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Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Orthopedics is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our Center for Performance Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. You’ll join a highly collaborative team of 14 orthopedic surgeons, 11 advanced practitioners, and a dedicated support staff—all committed to delivering exceptional, patientcentered care.

As the Official Medical Provider of the St. Louis Cardinals—a longstanding partnership delivering prolevel sports medicine care—Mercy offers a uniquely prestigious platform to elevate your practice.

Why Mercy Orthopedics?

  • Supportive, collegial team environment

  • Brandnew clinic space featuring 50 exam rooms and an onsite physical therapy gym

  • Hand call only

  • Firstclass OR equipped with the latest technology and surgical tools

  • Strong, built-in referral base from Mercy Clinic primary care providers

  • Excellent case variety with a diverse patient population

  • Seamless documentation and workflow through Epic EMR

What We Offer:

  • Competitive income guarantee followed by a productivity-based compensation model

  • Comprehensive benefits available on day one—including health, dental, vision, and CME

  • Robust retirement options with employer matching and contributions

  • Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage

  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a notforprofit health system

  • H1B sponsorship available for this location

Join a mission-driven organization where you can build a thriving practice, collaborate with top-tier colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients across the region.

Your life is our life’s work

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.



For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: | Email: more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: | Email:

Typical mid-level pay: $153k for Podiatrists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$153k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 139% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024