Surgery - General Physician

Position Overview

Step into an existing patient panel with a robust surgical schedule. Play a crucial part in expanding the DePaul Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Help reduce wait times and improve access for new patients seeking specialized care. Work alongside nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons committed to excellence.

The SSM Health DePaul Hospital Difference

• Recently completed a $22 million project to create a destination orthopedic center.
• Expanded SSM Health Joint Replacement Center, an inpatient unit with its 4th Gold Seal designation from the Joint Commission.
• Unmatched commitment to surgical excellence and outstanding outcomes.
• Dedication to evidence-based, innovative approaches to joint replacement.
• Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care model.
• State-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.
• Built-in referral network.
• Advanced technology.
• Dedicated OR teams.
• Comprehensive support.
• Streamlined processes.

Practice Advantages

• Built-In Referral Network.
• Access to the latest surgical navigation systems and robotic-assisted platforms.
• Dedicated OR Teams.
• Comprehensive Support.
• Efficient clinical pathways and protocols to optimize patient care.

The Ideal Candidate

• Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
• Exceptional technical skills in foot and ankle arthroplasty.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Drive to contribute to program growth and development.
• Collaborative approach to working within a team environment.
• Interest in cutting-edge techniques and technological advancements.
• Missouri licensure or eligibility.

About SSM Health DePaul Hospital

SSM Health DePaul Hospital has established itself as a leader in orthopedic excellence in Missouri. Our Center of Excellence model integrates exceptional clinical care, advanced technology, and continuous quality improvement to deliver superior outcomes for our patients. With strong institutional support and a commitment to growth, we offer the ideal environment for a surgeon seeking both clinical excellence and career advancement.

About SSM Health DePaul Hospital

Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 540-bed, full-service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul Hospital was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul Hospital serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland in Missouri. SSM DePaul Hospital offers comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location, and offers the most advanced technology and procedures, including spine, knee, hip, and weight loss surgery. Orthopedic specialists at the SSM Health Orthopedics Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital campus are known throughout the St. Louis region for offering the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal treatments. The Joint Replacement Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a nationally certified Center of Excellence in Orthopedics and was the first in the St. Louis region to earn this national distinction from The Joint Commission.

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.

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.