Orthopedic Hip and Knee Surgeon

Orthopedic Hip and Knee Surgeon

MissouriPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$785,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 22 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-timeMonday to Friday 8am - 5pm · Shared weekend call 1:6 (all hospital-based)

Overview

Location
Missouri
Schedule
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm · Shared weekend call 1:6 (all hospital-based)
SalaryDr Signal range
$650k – $860k

22 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Employed physician in a large multi-specialty group · Hospital-based

Role summary

SSM Health in St. Louis is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hip and Knee Surgeon for a hospital-based employed position with a two-year income guarantee and productivity incentives. The role includes Monday to Friday daytime hours, shared weekend call at 1:6, an established large patient panel, and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation and malpractice coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • Shared weekend call 1:6

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$650k–$860k · $785k median
$625kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$885k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$650k – $860k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
22 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Relocation allowance
  • Paid malpractice
  • Retirement programs with 401k fixed and matched contributions
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • CME allowance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • PTO bank on day one
Physician-reported total comp$650k–$860k · $785k median
$625kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$885k

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.

Next steps

Employer

SSM Health

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Facility & Community

Missouri
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Facility details
Practice setting
Employed physician in a large multi-specialty group
Facility type
Hospital-based
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Missouri
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Employed physician in a large multi-specialty group

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Call burden
Shared weekend call 1:6 (all hospital-based)
Patient volume
Large patient panel already established
Coverage model
Shared weekend call 1:6

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Job Description SSM Health in St. Louis, MO is actively seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing 15-member Orthopedics team, which consists of 14 Orthopedic Surgeons and 1 Physiatrist. Our Physician Organization has over 300 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 Orthopedic Hip and Knee Surgeon, fellowship-trained. The group is seeking a candidate with excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of general orthopedic care. The weekend call for this position is 1:7 and will be located in St. Charles County. Competitive 2-year income guarantee plus the ability to earn over the income guarantee based on a generous productivity-based compensation plan. Comprehensive benefits package including relocation allowance; paid malpractice, retirement programs; health/dental/vision insurance and CME allowance. Position Highlights Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm Join a Team of 14 Experienced Orthopedic Surgeons Shared Weekend Call 1:6 (all hospital-based) Large Patient Panel Already Established Physician Benefits PTO Bank on Day one! 401k with both Fixed and Matched contributions; Fully vested after 3 years Two - Year Salary Guarantee with Lucrative Sign-On Payment Residency and/or Fellowship Stipend Available Tuition Repayment Available HSA, Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance For additional information, contact Physician & Provider Recruiter, Randy Bullington, at randy.bullington@ssmhealth.com About SSM Health With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” Community Description St. Charles is a historic city located along the Missouri River, known for its charming downtown with brick-lined streets, historic buildings, and numerous shops and restaurants. It was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804 and has preserved much of its early 19th-century architecture. The community hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of local pride and connection. Residents enjoy a blend of small-town charm and access to the amenities of nearby St. Louis. SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com. Facility & Address MO-SSM Health Medical Group St. Charles-400 First Capitol Drive 400 First Capitol Drive Saint Charles, MO 63301 Contact Information Randy Bullington, CPRP Physician and Provider Recruiter Phone: 557-203-5035 Email: Click to email