Orthopedic Surgery, General Orthopedic Surgeon in Missouri

Job Description

Northeast Regional Medical Center (NERMC) in Kirksville, Missouri is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our group.  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with some total joints
• Hospital has a Level III trauma designation
• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
• Access to robot
• 5 ORs, run 3-4 rooms daily
• Shared call with an experienced team
• 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 with experienced APC staff
• 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 NOT available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous compensation with 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)

About the Hospital

Northeast Regional Medical Center is a 93-bed acute care hospital serving 11 counties in Northeast Missouri. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, including a Level III Trauma Center, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrical services, critical care, diagnostic imaging, pain management, medical rehabilitation, laboratory services, and specialty clinics, such as wound care, lymphedema, sleep medicine, diabetes management, and oncology services. The facility supports a wide range of rehabilitation services and is closely connected to Kirksvilles osteopathic medical heritage.

Community

Kirksville is recognized as the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and offers a blend of small-town living and educational excellence. The community is home to Truman State University and A.T. Still University , contributing to a strong academic and healthcare-focused economy. Residents enjoy low crime rates, a family-friendly environment, cultural amenities, golf, theater, and convenient access to regional transportation via Kirksville Regional Airport and nearby Amtrak service.