Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Shawnee, OK - SSM Health

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health - a nationally recognized Catholic, not-for-profit integrated health system serving Oklahoma Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin - is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon in Shawnee, OK.

SSM Health Bone & Joint is seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing team in Shawnee, OK. SSM Health Bone & Joint is a prominent name in Oklahoma orthopedics and provides a wide spectrum of services at several convenient locations across the state.

In addition to general orthopedic surgery, our group provides care in hip and knee replacement, spine surgery, hand surgery, sports medicine, worker's compensation, arthroscopic procedures, foot and ankle surgery and more.

Ideal candidates will be board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care for Oklahomans.

Additional Opportunity Details Include:

• Employed Opportunity with SSM Health

• Join Large Group of Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Providers

• Large Internal Referral Network with SSM Health

• Competitive Compensation - 24 Month Guaranteed Salary

• Impressive Signing Bonus

• $5,000 CME Allowance Annually

• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision

• Excellent Marketing and Business Development Team

Shawnee: Small-Town Feel & Big-City Amenities

Located directly on Interstate 40 just east of Oklahoma City and minutes from I-35, I-44 and Route 66, Shawnee is a central hub for exploring all of Oklahoma.

Shawnee is large enough to have most major brands you know while also offering unique, local shopping and restaurant options you'll love. Visit great spots like "Theopolis" on Main Street for a glass of wine and live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

If you are a fan of the arts, Shawnee offers an impressive collection at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. This museum also houses Oklahoma's only Egyptian mummy, Tutu.

Shawnee is home to a NCAA II college, Oklahoma Baptist University, and provides excellent public and private school options for kids. The community recently opened a 3.5 million dollar play space, KidSpace Park. KidSpace Park includes a walking trails, a ninja course, and outdoor play equipment.

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee has been serving the

health needs of Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas for

more than 50 years, offering a wide range of services in

state-of-the-art facility with physicians and staff who are dedicated

to providing exceptional health care consistent with our mission.

Even as the community continues to grow, Shawnee has maintained

the affordability and sense of hospitality that makes it feel like you

are living in a small town.

For more information on our Orthopedic Surgery opportunity, please submit your application or contact Brooke Byler, Director of Physician & Provider Recruitment, at ~~~ .

Job Summary:

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible 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: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Constant 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 Location

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

~~~ SPS ORTHO SHAWNEE

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (~~~)