Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

Position Highlights

Academic appointment with rank based on experience
Tenure and non-tenure track options available
Opportunities for teaching, research, and mentorship
Hand surgery call responsibilities
Physician-led, collaborative environment
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in hand and upper extremity surgery within a Level I Trauma Center
• Perform hand and upper extremity surgical procedures
• Participate in outpatient clinics and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
• Engage in teaching, mentoring, and academic activities with medical students and residents
• Participate in research and scholarly activities (optional expansion available)
• Share in hand surgery call coverage

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Completion of Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri

Position Details

Academic orthopedic surgery group within Saint Louis University School of Medicine
90% Clinical / 10% Academic Role with opportunity to grow research involvement
Practice in a Level I Trauma Center
Access to satellite outpatient clinics and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
Dedicated APP support focused on hand surgery
Advanced technology and strong referral base

Why Join SSM Health Saint Louis University?

• Academic excellence with strong institutional support
• Opportunities for career growth, teaching, and research
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture
• Located in St. Louis, offering a vibrant community, affordable living, and rich cultural amenities

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Community Description

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

SSM Health Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.