Join the Premier Orthopedic Center of Excellence in Missouri

SSM Health DePaul Hospital seeks an exceptional, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle to join our distinguished Center of Excellence. This opportunity presents the ideal setting for a skilled surgeon who aspires to practice at the highest level while making a significant impact on our growing program.

Position Overview:

• Full-Time Opportunity: 1.0 FTE position with our established, respected orthopedic team
• Immediate Patient Volume: Step into an existing patient panel with a robust surgical schedule
• Growth-Focused Role: Play a crucial part in expanding the DePaul Orthopedic Center of Excellence
• Enhanced Access: Help reduce wait times and improve access for new patients seeking specialized care
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons committed to excellence

The SSM Health DePaul Hospital Difference:

Our Orthopedic Center of Excellence stands apart from others through:

• 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
• Supportive leadership invested in your success
• Culture of continuous improvement and advancement

Practice Advantages:

• Built-In Referral Network: Benefit from our extensive on-site referral network providing consistent patient volume
• Advanced Technology: Access to the latest surgical navigation systems and robotic-assisted platforms
• Dedicated OR Teams: Work with specialized staff experienced in joint replacement procedures
• Comprehensive Support: Dedicated clinic staff, surgical coordinators, and administrative support
• Streamlined Processes: Efficient clinical pathways and protocols to optimize patient care

The Ideal Candidate:

We're seeking a surgeon who demonstrates:

• 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

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Productivity-based incentives
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust retirement plan with employer contribution
• Substantial CME allowance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Student loan repayment options
• Academic appointment opportunities

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.

Join Our Mission:

This is more than a jobit's an opportunity to join a team that's setting new standards in orthopedic care. If you're passionate about surgical excellence, committed to compassionate patient care, and ready to be busy from day one in a practice that distinguishes itself through unmatched excellence, we invite you to apply.

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.

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 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.

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About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. At SSM Health, the healing power of presence is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians experience a profound sense of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness, rooted in a legacy of compassionate care that began over 150 years ago. Today, our Mission-driven teams—with over 13,900 providers—work together to deliver exceptional health care across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. A career at SSM Health is an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. To learn more about our culture of care or to explore our full list of physician and advanced practice provider opportunities, visit JoinSSMHealth.com. Together – We Care.

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