SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Community Description:About SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee:SSM Health is seeking aBoard Certified General Orthopedic Surgeonto join and help expand orthopedic services inShawnee, Oklahoma.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice in aphysician-friendly community where providers are highly respected and well-supported.
Chance Highlights:
Full-time, Monday–Fridaywith aflexible schedule
Five large OR's
OR time:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Call:Relatively light (approximately7 days per month)
Practice mix:~80% outpatient / 20% surgical
Estimated volume:5–7 procedures per weekwhile building
Clinic volume:Up to20+ patients per dayin clinic, a couple of days per week
No existing panel– ideal for a surgeon looking to build quickly
New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply
Qualifications:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
Eligible for Oklahoma medical licensure
Practice & Scope:
Broadgeneral orthopedicswith a wide variety of cases, including:
Fractures
Knees
Elbows
Emergency Department consults
Somejoint replacement
Experience or interest injoint replacement and revisionsis a plus
The current full-time surgeon issports medicine fellowship trained
Join a growing service line withonly one full-time orthopedic surgeon currently on staff
Facilities & Support:
Standalone orthopedic cliniclocated directly across the street from the hospital
12 exam rooms
On-site X-ray
StrongSSM Health referral network
Two physical therapy clinics:
One on the main hospital campus
One located 3–4 miles away at another SSM outpatient clinic
Why Shawnee?
Shawnee is known as aphysician-friendly community where providers are well-respectedand truly valued.
It offers a welcoming environment,



strong patient relationships, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
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.
For ****, the Chartis Center for Rural Health has named SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals.
Shawnee combines rich history, vibrant culture, and small-town charm with the added convenience of being just 30 minutes from Oklahoma City.
The city honors its deep-rooted heritage with museums, festivals, and local art.
Downtown offers unique shops, cozy cafs, and a welcoming community vibe.
With a strong focus on education, thanks to institutions like Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee fosters a welcoming and community-driven environment.
Affordable housing, excellent schools, and a friendly atmosphere make it an ideal place for health care professionals to grow their careers while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.
To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing.
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s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.

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