$775k+ Compensation Package - Orthopedic Surgeon with Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO
Reported by 22 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Festus, Missouri
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $650k – $858k
- Practice
- Integrated health system with outpatient and hospital components · Hospital and outpatient surgery center
22 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Mercy Orthopedics in Festus, MO is seeking an orthopedic surgeon to join a collegial integrated health system with a competitive guaranteed and productivity-based compensation model, professional benefits, and H1B sponsorship available. The practice features outpatient surgery, in-office imaging, and a diverse patient population supported by a multi-physician team including PAs.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Outpatient surgery center nearby, clinic and main ORs on campus
- Patient population: Diverse patient population with strong referral base from primary care and urgent care
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $650k – $858k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 22 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 22 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Mercy
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Integrated health system with outpatient and hospital components
- Facility type
- Hospital and outpatient surgery center
- Patient population
- Diverse patient population with strong referral base from primary care and urgent care
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- H-1B
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Mercy Orthopedics is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our busy and growing practice in Festus, Missouri. Our Mercy Orthopedic team consists of 3 physicians, 1 physician assistant and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.
Mercy Orthopedic Surgery – Jefferson
Collegial team environment
In-office x-ray and casting; close to Mercy Physical Therapy
Clinic office on campus near main ORs
Outpatient surgery center across the street!
Strong referral base from Mercy’s primary care physicians and local Mercy urgent care
Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population
System-wide Epic EMR
This Position Offers:
Integrated health system with a competitive income guarantee and productivity-based model to follow
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
This location is eligible for H1B sponsorship
Festus, Missouri
Festus is a charming small town located in Jefferson County, just 45 minutes outside of downtown St. Louis. With its historic downtown district, numerous neighborhood parks and beautiful lake, Festus is a great place to relax and enjoy life!
Your life is our life’s workAt Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.