General Surgery Opportunity in Poplar Bluff, Missouri - $50,000 Commencement Bonus

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Surgeon to join a growing, well-supported surgical program in southeastern Missouri. This is an employed position offering excellent work-life balance, advanced technology, and a welcoming community.

Position Highlights

• Employed General Surgery position
• $50,000 Commencement Bonus
• Bread-and-butter general surgery
• Call schedule: 1:3
• Join a collaborative team of two other surgeons
• APP support available
• Clinic and office located in a multispecialty Medical Office Building adjacent to the hospital
• Growing practice with strong, established referral base
• Access to DaVinci robot
• Modern facilities and strong hospital infrastructure to support surgical growth

Compensation & Benefits

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center offers a highly competitive recruitment package, which may include:

• MGMA competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Full employee benefits package
• Commencement and/or sign-on bonus
• Residency stipend (if applicable)
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Marketing support
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Malpractice coverage

Community & Lifestyle – Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Poplar Bluff offers an outstanding quality of life with small-town charm and big opportunities:

• Located in southeastern Missouri, just 2.5 hours from St. Louis
• Population of 33,000, serving a regional area of over 125,000
• Clean, safe, and family-friendly community with strong civic pride
• Cost of living approximately 15% below the national average
• Outdoor recreation with access to three rivers
• 18-hole golf course and country club
• Kid-friendly water park and abundant recreational activities
• Strong public school system, private schools, and a local community college

About Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for physicians. The hospital continues to grow services and invest in technology to meet the needs of the region.

If you are a General Surgeon seeking a stable, well-supported practice with excellent compensation and an exceptional quality of life, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.