Orthopaedic Surgery - Spine - Physician

DetailsDetailsSpecialty: Spine & ScoliosisSchedule: Full-Time Practice Detail: Very busy, well-respected Spine & Scoliosis multi-provider office delivering compassionate, personalized careCall: Shared among providersEMR System: Cerner Facility: Ascension St. John Location: Tulsa, OKThis job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.ResponsibilitiesAscension St. John is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that's actively expanding to meet the needs of our community.Expanding Spine & Scoliosis OfficeHighly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice with tail coverageRetirement plan with employer match$5,000 annual CME allowance plus paid licensure, DEA, and OBNDD fees$40,000 sign-on bonus$10,000 relocation assistance if neededResidency stipend available for qualified candidatesOver $100M Renovation UnderwayHospital is undergoing a full modernization supported by over $100 million in investmentFocus on enhancing patient comfort, experience, and workflowUpdated clinical spaces designed to support high-quality obstetric and gynecologic careAdvanced Technology & Surgical SupportAscension St. John has the largest robotic surgery fleet in Northeastern Oklahoma, including 13 Da Vinci systems with the newest Da Vinci 5 modelsOB/GYN has five robots dedicated specifically to the departmentDedicated GYN surgical floor, separate from general surgeryIn the process of adding neonatal flight services, bringing transfers from across OklahomaDedicated OB Emergency Department, fully staffed by hospitalistsMentorship, Education & CollaborationStrong mentorship opportunities with OB/GYNs who have been practicing for 30+ yearsDepartment actively engaged with residents, including hosting educational events and providing teaching opportunitiesStrong partnership with maternal fetal medicine on campusWhat Sets Us Apart?Clinical Excellence First Level I ACS-verified Trauma Center in northeastern Oklahoma24/7 access to trauma surgeons and critical specialists In-house neurosurgery, vascular, cardiothoracic, orthopedic, plastic, and hand surgery supportOngoing trauma team education and quality improvementAward-Winning Care Named a 2025-2026 Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World ReportRanked #2 in OklahomaRecognized as a top performer in nine specialty areas (colon cancer surgery, COPD, heart attack, hip fracture, hematology, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, spinal fusion, and stroke)Connected to a National NetworkAccess to the resources, best practices, and innovation of Ascension's nationwide health systemMission-driven culture focused on compassion, dignity, and serviceOpportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development across the regionAbout Ascension St. John TulsaAscension St. John is part of Ascension, the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world's largest Catholic health system. Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, we have grown from a 50-bed hospital to a regional system with: 800+ physicians7,000 employeesMultiple hospitals and care sites across northeastern OklahomaAbout TulsaTulsa offers big-city amenities with low cost of living and an exceptional quality of life. Top 10 City for Live Music#3 in National Home Value Growth (Zillow)Nation's 2nd Fastest Commute Time (U.S. Census)#1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. (Relocate America)World-class parks, lakes, biking trails, and museumsVibrant restaurants, arts, and entertainmentAbout Ascension Medical GroupClinician-led organization focused on high-quality outcomes and exceptional patient experience7,600 providers across 2,000 sites of careNational collaboration and shared best practicesCompetitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong professional development opportunitiesResponsibilities:Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinatedischarge planning with case management.Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Additional PreferencesNo additional preferencesEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.Visa EligibilityH1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible

Created: 2026-03-04