Ortho Foot and Ankle Surgeon | Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center

Job Opportunity at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center

Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Tupelo, MS is expanding and eager to welcome skilled surgeons to join our dynamic team! Whether you're graduating in 2025 or 2026 or already an experienced physician, this is your chance to make an impact in a community that values high-quality healthcare and offers an unparalleled work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

• Turnkey Opportunity: Step into a ready-to-go foot and ankle practice supported by an established Nurse Practitioner team.
• Manageable Call Schedule: 1:5 call rotation with only referred patientsno ED or hospital call required.
• Exciting Patient Care: Diagnose and treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions, perform surgeries, and follow up with patients for lasting results.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive, patient-focused care.

About MSMOC in Tupelo

• Expert Multispecialty Team: 5 orthopaedic surgeons, 4 nurse practitioners, and 2 physician assistants working collaboratively across subspecialties.
• Regional Access: 4 clinic locations, including a flagship site in Tupelo, providing high-quality care close to home.
• Technology-Enabled Practice: Utilizes the ModMed EMR for efficient, integrated documentation and clinical workflows.
• Comprehensive Services: Expertise in sports medicine, joint replacement, hand, wrist, and elbow, and foot and ankle surgery.

MSMOC combines the support of a high-functioning clinical infrastructure with the autonomy of private practice, allowing physicians to thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.

Compensation and Opportunity

• Join as Associate Physician with Guaranteed base salary with performance-based bonus incentives
• Partnership track after 2 years with additional income opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options
• Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship training in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
• Exceptional communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
• Eligible for or holding a valid Mississippi medical license.

Why Tupelo, MS A Community Where Orthopaedic Surgeons and Families Thrive

Surgeon-Driven Benefits:

• Established Referral Networks: Strong regional relationships and a loyal patient base provide consistent surgical volume and opportunities to build a robust adult reconstruction practice.
• Proximity to High-Acuity Cases: With access to North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America, surgeons benefit from a wide range of complex cases without the demands of Level I trauma.
• Streamlined OR Access: Enjoy efficient scheduling and case turnover at both hospital and ASC locations, including the North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Physician Autonomy: Join a team that values your expertisepractice with independence while supported by a collaborative multispecialty orthopaedic group and a physician-led platform.
• Work-Life Balance: Manageable call rotation (1:5, no ED/hospital call) allows you to focus on patient care and professional growth, without burnout.

Family-Focused Advantages:

• Safe, Family-Friendly Environment: Tupelo is consistently ranked as one of Mississippi's safest cities, with welcoming neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.
• Top-Rated Schools: Access excellent public and private school options, including top-ranked Tupelo Public School District and well-regarded independent academies.
• Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs, short commute times, and access to top-tier amenities.
• Outdoor Recreation & Green Spaces: Families can explore Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, local biking trails, fishing spots, and community parks.
• Cultural Enrichment: The birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo offers a lively arts and music scene, festivals, farmers markets, and a walkable downtown with shops and dining.
• Easy Weekend Getaways: Just a few hours from Gulf Coast beaches, Santa Rosa, Biloxi, and Gulf Shoresplus convenient access to Memphis and Birmingham for city visits or travel.

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