Mercy Orthopedics is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our busy and growing practice in Festus, Missouri Our Mercy Orthopedic team consists of 3 physicians; 1 physician assistant and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.
Mercy Hospital Jefferson was named a 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital. This is the fourth time in five years Mercy Hospital Jefferson has been named a Top Hospital!
Mercy Orthopedic Surgery – Jefferson
2-year guarantee $750k with a $50k sign-on bonus!
Collegial team environment
In-office x-ray and casting; close to Mercy Physical Therapy
Clinic office on campus near main ORs
Outpatient surgery center across the street!
Strong referral base from Mercy’s primary care physicians and local Mercy urgent care
Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population
System-wide Epic EMR
This Position Offers:
Integrated health system with a competitive income guarantee and productivity-based model to follow
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
This location is eligible for J1 and H1B sponsorship
Festus, Missouri
Festus is a charming small town located in Jefferson County, just 45 minutes outside of downtown St. Louis. With its historic downtown district, numerous neighborhood parks and beautiful lake, Festus is a great place to relax and enjoy life!
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
