Description

Job Description

Northeast Regional Medical Center (NERMC) in Kirksville, Missouri i s recruiting a board-certified, board-eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a hospital employed practice serving a growing regional patient population.

This opportunity offers the benefit of practicing within a physician-focused environment while maintaining access to the resources, referral support and stability of Northeast Regional Medical Center, a part of Community Health Systems national network of regional hospitals delivering high quality care where it's needed most - close to home.

Opportunity Overview

Here, you'll join a multi-specialty group with strong regional recognition, collaborative physician relationships and consistent patient demand. The support of Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital creates an environment that combines physician-led practice culture with hospital-based support and referral access. This opportunity is ideal for surgeons seeking professional autonomy, practice growth potential and the ability to deliver orthopedic care for patients. .

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with some total joints
• Nurse Practitioner support
• Hospital has a Level III trauma designation
• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• Access to robot
• 5 ORs, run 3-4 rooms daily
• Shared call coverage
• Office space available with x-ray
• Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows
• Clinic has 10 exam rooms
• Casting and imaging available in the clinic
• Teaching opportunities across five residency programs
• Experienced surgeons preferred, but will consider strong new graduates
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
• J1 visa support is available

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Experienced surgeon will make up to $875K in total compensation with an 18-24 month guarantee and wRVU bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
• Malpractice
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)