Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Flowood, Mississippi

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi is recruiting a board-certified, board-eligible Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.

This opportunity offers the benefit of practicing within a physician-focused environment while maintaining access to the resources, referral support and stability of Merit Health River Oaks, 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. This opportunity is ideal for orthopedic spine surgeons seeking professional autonomy, practice growth potential and the ability to deliver spine care for patients.

Position Highlights

• Full-time opportunity
• Spine surgery
• Collaborative medical staff with excellent support
• Excellent practice reputation with supportive administration
• Growing community need for spine surgery services

You May Be a Great Fit If…

• BC/BE Orthopedic Spine Surgeon interested in helping grow a community-focused orthopedic program
• An experienced spine surgeon who enjoys building relationships with patients, primary care providers and referring physicians
• You are looking for a practice environment that offers autonomy, collaboration and procedural variety
• Interested in contributing to a growing regional service line with strong local demand
• Have completed a U.S. residency program and are eligible for Mississippi medical licensure without J1 visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive recruitment package designed to support both your long-term professional goals and your transition to the community. This is what you can expect from this opportunity:

• A regionally competitive salary with excellent bonus incentive potential base salary with productivity incentives
• Generous commencement bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Medical education loan assistance
• Paid malpractice
• Comprehensive health, retirement and paid time off benefits

About the Hospital

Merit Health River Oaks is a 160-bed acute care hospital located in Flowood, Mississippi. The hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative care. Services include advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs delivered by a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Community

Flowood is a growing suburb of Jackson, Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The area has experienced significant residential and commercial development and is home to many healthcare practices. With strong schools, parks, recreational facilities, and year-round community events, Flowood offers a family-friendly lifestyle with convenient access to the greater Jackson area.

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.