Orthopedic Surgeon | Rural Practice + Autonomy + High Community Need

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital (MBSH), part of the BJC HealthCare System, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our busy, community-focused hospital and help expand orthopedic services in the region. Located just one hour from St. Louis via Interstate 44, MBSH has proudly served the community since 1962 with a mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive and growing team, develop your ideal practice, and enjoy work-life balance in a vibrant, family-friendly area.

• Join a multi-specialty clinic with two orthopedic surgeons, located on the hospital campus
• Busy orthopedic clinic based within the hospital
• Large referral base supported by numerous local primary care providers
• Excellent opportunity to establish a full-time presence in a high-demand community
• Flexibility to customize your practice setting
• Flexible call rotation
• Collaborative, on-campus specialty support and tenured CRNA team
• Epic EMR in use
• High HPSA score and J1 visa eligible location

Hospital & Facility Features

• State-of-the-art emergency department and modern surgical suite
• Comprehensive Therapy and Wellness Center
• Award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers
• On-campus Cancer Center, Childbirth Center, and Critical Care Unit
• 25,000 sq. ft. medical office building with rotating specialists from St. Louis

Responsibilities

• Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physician’s patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physician’s hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at the clinic location(s) designated by BJC and any other BJC clinical outreach location to which physician may be assigned as patient care demands.
• Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.
• Provides or arranges for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient call coverage in a manner acceptable to BJC and in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, while observing and following all BJC policies and procedures and all applicable legal, ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physician’s patient panel.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Licensed Physician
• No prior supervisory experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience

Compensation & Benefits

• 2-year guaranteed salary, then transition to wRVU productivity model
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment support
• Residency stipend option
• Annual quality and efficiency bonus
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans: 401k with BJC match and 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Community Highlights

Sullivan, Missouri:

• Just an hour from Downtown St. Louis
• Located on Interstate 44 – “America’s Main Street”
• Affordable living: no city personal property tax and low property tax rates
• Charming mix of local restaurants, retail stores, and national chains
• Outdoor lover’s paradise: Meramec River, State Parks, Caverns, and Conservation Areas
• Community events like the Meramec Community Fair and Sullivan Regional Airport Fly-in
• City Lake with paved walking trails and local Saddle Club Arena
• Access to farmer’s markets and community gardens