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The ideal candidate will be a BC/BE General Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship trained in Joint Reconstruction.. Weekend call for this position is 1:7 and will be located in St. Louis County at SSM Health DePaul Hospital which has recently completed a $22 Million project on campus to create a destination orthopedic center.. Today, SSM DePaul offers the only Level II Trauma Center in North St. Louis County and serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights and Overland in Missouri.. DePaul Hospital offers the most advanced technology and procedures available including minimally invasive heart, spine, knee, hip and weight loss surgery.. Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: Purchasing and capital allocations; Managed care plan participation; Budget and practice expenses; Medicare/Medicaid participation; Billing and collection of professional fees; Personnel management and related policies; Risk management and quality assurance; and Coding compliance.

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It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Orthopedics DePaulWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Exciting Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity in St. Louis, MOSSM Health in St. Louis, MO is actively seeking a BC/BE General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing 15-member Orthopedics team which consists of 14 Orthopedic Surgeons and 1 Physiatrist. Our Physician Organization has over employed physicians including a large primary care base which results in a strong referral network. Our dynamic team of colleagues offers a phenomenal practice environment for the incoming physician. The ideal candidate will be a BC/BE General Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship trained in Joint Reconstruction. The group is seeking a candidate with excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of general orthopedic care. Weekend call for this position is 1:7 and will be located in St. Louis County at SSM Health DePaul Hospital which has recently completed a $22 Million project on campus to create a destination orthopedic center. The project included the expansion of the SSM Health Joint Replacement Center at DePaul Hospital, an inpatient unit that received its fourth Gold Seal designation from the Joint Commission in December of . Additionally, the project included new orthopedic clinic facilities, outpatient therapy, imaging, and conference space for education and seminars.Competitive 3-year income guarantee plus the ability to earn over the income guarantee based on a generous productivity-based compensation plan. Comprehensive benefit package including relocation allowance; paid malpractice, retirement programs; health/dental/vision insurance and CME allowance.The HospitalOpened in , SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a -bed, full service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul offers the only Level II Trauma Center in North St. Louis County and serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul offers a wide range of comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location. DePaul Hospital offers the most advanced technology and procedures available including minimally invasive heart, spine, knee, hip and weight loss surgery. SSM Healthcare owns 24 hospitals and operates in four states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma. SSM Health Cares mission is: Through Our Exceptional Health Care Services, We Reveal the Healing Presence of God. Our commitment to exceptional care has been recognized nationally and in each of the states where the system operates. Known nationally for outstanding quality and safety, SSM Health is the first health-care recipient of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award and is the first large health system to go tobacco-free, inside and out.The CommunityBridgeton lies in the suburbs just 20 miles North West of St. Louis, Missouri. With the close proximity to St. Louis, you can enjoy all the amenities the city has to offer. The St. Louis metro area is among the 20th largest metropolitan areas in the United States with a population of 2,,. In downtown St. Louis there are many wonderful attractions, including, the Arch, two professional sports teams (St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues) the St. Louis Symphony, Fox Theatre, Art Museum, Science Center, Botanical Gardens and the Zoo. St. Louis is also home to three major Universities: Washington University, St. Louis University, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, along with award winning school systems including private schools and public schools serving over 50, students. You can get the best of both worlds with a charming community and a robust metropolitan city with more than two million residents. SSM Health St. Louis is a Missouri Quality Award Recipient and our seven adult and one children's hospital are all winners of many national and regional awards for our process management and clinical outcomesPosition Highlights:Hours: M-F 8am - 5pmJoin a Team of 14 Experienced Orthopedic SurgeonsShared Weekend Call 1:7 (all hospital based)Large Patient Panel Already EstablishedPhysician Benefits:PTO Bank on Day 1!k with Match of 50% of the first 6% of your contributions; Fully vested after 3 yearsThree - Year Salary Guarantee with Lucrative Sign-On PaymentResidency Stipend AvailableTuition Repayment AvailableHSA, Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life InsuranceReady to Speak to a Recruiter?Click Here:To Contact the Recruiter Directly:Jason M Nelson, MBA, CPRP, SHRC | Physician, Executive and Provider RecruitmentSSM Health-MissouriJob Summary:Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: Purchasing and capital allocations; Managed care plan participation; Budget and practice expenses; Medicare/Medicaid participation; Billing and collection of professional fees; Personnel management and related policies; Risk management and quality assurance; and Coding compliance.Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.Licenses / Certifications:Physician - State of Work LocationWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment: DePaul OrthopedicScheduled Weekly Hours:40

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