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Physician - MD/DO - Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon

SSM HealthBridgeton, MissouriPosted 17d ago·attending physician
~$800,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic Surgery·Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM · Weekend call only, 1:7 rotation among orthopedic team·FPay transparency
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Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon opportunity at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO, joining a 15-member orthopedic team at a 540-bed facility with a nationally certified Joint Replacement Center of Excellence. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 1:7 weekend call, a three-year salary guarantee, and a lucrative sign-on payment.

  • $800,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM · Weekend call only, 1:7 rotation among orthopedic team
  • Hospital-employed, academic/orthopedic center · Full-service Catholic hospital (540-bed) · Both inpatient (Joint Replacement Center inpatient unit) and outpatient (new orthopedic clinic, outpatient therapy, imaging onsite)
  • Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
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Posted pay vs real comps

$650k$800k$860k
Physician-reported range Reported median

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

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$650,000 – $860,000
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$0
$650k$800k$860k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 21 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

SSM Health

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Facility & Community

Bridgeton, Missouri
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Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-employed, academic/orthopedic center
Facility type
Full-service Catholic hospital (540-bed)
Beds
540
Trauma level
Not stated
Patient population
Total joint replacement patients (knee, hip), spine, sports medicine; regional St. Louis metropolitan area communities
Community snapshot
Peer median
$790k
107 reports · national
Active supply
8
1 in Bridgeton
Transparent pay
3/8
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.1/5
7 physician reports
Cost of living
92
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.3
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
107 SalaryDr Orthopedic Surgery reports in national show a $790,000 median.
8 active Orthopedic Surgery roles in Missouri, including 1 in Bridgeton; 3 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.
100% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM
Call burden
Weekend call only, 1:7 rotation among orthopedic team
Shift type
Standard daytime clinic/surgical
Inpatient / outpatient
Both inpatient (Joint Replacement Center inpatient unit) and outpatient (new orthopedic clinic, outpatient therapy, imaging onsite)
Coverage model
14 orthopedic surgeons + 1 physiatrist (15-member team)
Teaching
Yes
Research
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

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First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
1 wk ago
Extraction confidence
62%
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Job Description

Join our growing 15-member Orthopedic team, consisting of 14 Orthopedic Surgeons and 1 Physiatrist.

Practice Environment:
  • Work alongside nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons committed to excellence
  • Call Schedule: Weekend call is 1:7
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
  • Large patient panel already established
  • Located in beautiful SSM Health DePaul Hospital

Facility highlights:
  • 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
  • New orthopedic clinic facilities
  • Outpatient therapy
  • Imaging onsite
  • Conference space for education and seminars

Physician Benefits:
  • PTO Bank on Day 1!
  • 401 (k) with Match
  • Fully vested after 3 years
  • Three-year salary Guarantee with Lucrative Sign-On Payment
  • Residency Stipend Available
  • Tuition Repayment Available
  • HSA, Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance


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 Health 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. Expert surgeons give patients and their families in North County and the surrounding areas access to the most comprehensive orthopedic, total joint replacement, and sports medicine care.

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, there’s 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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

Facility & Address

  • MO-SSM Health Orthopedics 12349 DePaul
  • 12349 DePaul Drive Bridgeton MO 63044


Contact Information

Randy Bullington, CPRP Physician and Provider Recruiter

  • Phone: 557-203-5035
  • Email: Click to email


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