Orthopedics Physician Assistant

SSM Health Orthopedics Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO, is recruiting for an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The Orthopedic specialists are known throughout the St. Louis region for offering the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal treatments. The Joint Replacement Center 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. SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis treats patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, including the communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland.

Job Highlights:

• Outpatient focused patient care to patients with sport injuries
• Occasionally cover surgical first assist
• Schedule is Monday-Friday business hours
• No Call/No Evenings/No Weekends
• Anticipated clinical volume of 10-15 patients per day once onboarded
• Join experienced and dedicated team of Orthopedic Surgeons and APPs
• Full support staff in place including MA/RN
• Strong department onboarding and mentorship.
• Fantastic team and department culture and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Orthopedic Surgery experience
• Surgical First Assist experience
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification or PA-C
• Ability to obtain licensure in state of Missouri

SSM Healths healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Marys, were called to aid and heal in Gods name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether youre seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, theres a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

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