Description
Ascension St. John is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric 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.
Position Highlights:
Join a well-supported, collaborative team with strong medical group and hospital leadership committed to your success
Employed position offering a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice with tail coverage
Retirement 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
Residency stipend available for qualified candidates
As part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, we carry forward a legacy of faith-based healing that began more than a century ago—focused on serving with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Ascension St. John was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. - Beginning with a 50-bed hospital, Ascension St. John now incorporates the skills of more than 800 primary care and specialty physicians, 7,000 employees and several medical centers throughout northeastern Oklahoma.
What sets us apart?
Ready for any emergency
Our Trauma Center is the first Level 1 American College of Surgeons-verified trauma program in northeastern Oklahoma, the highest designation a hospital can receive for trauma care. Our teams are ready 24/7 to handle the most serious and complex injuries with:
24/7 access to board-certified trauma surgeons and critical specialists
Prompt access to specialists, including neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons and anesthesiologists
Cardiothoracic, plastic and hand surgery expertise in-house
Ongoing training and education for our trauma teams to ensure best-in-class care
Award winning service
Ascension St. John Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-2026 Best Regional Hospital. We ranked No. 2 in Oklahoma and were also recognized as a top performing hospital in nine different types of care, including colon cancer surgery, COPD, heart attack, hip fracture, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, spinal fusion and stroke.
About Tulsa
Tulsa is unique in that it offers an enviable low cost of living combined with big city attractions and amenities. - From world-class parks, museums, and legendary music venues to renowned shopping districts and notable restaurants, Tulsa offers an unexpected, dynamic quality of life without the sticker shock of other cities. - We are surrounded by biking/hiking trails, nationally recognized parks, and multiple beautiful lakes within a short distance from downtown. - Highlights of note include: - Top 10 City for Live Music - #3 City in National Home Value Growth by Zillow - The Nation’s 2nd Fastest Commute Time per the U.S. Census - #1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. by Relocate America - #8 Family Spring Break Destination by Livability.com
About Ascension Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts 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.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
About Ascension St. John Tulsa
