Orthopedic Surgeon - competitive salary - productivity incentives - Commencement Bonus - Student Loan Repayment

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified [Orthopedic Surgeon][1] to join a thriving, community-focused, hospital-based practice in [Poplar Bluff, Missouri.][2]

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with a focus on total joints
• Access to MAKO
• 11 operating rooms with dedicated block time and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• A full range of specialized services, including joint replacement, sports medicine, and advanced diagnostic testing
• Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
• Shared call with an experienced team for a healthy work-life balance
• Office space available and fully equipped
• 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
• Experienced surgeons preferred, but will consider strong new graduates with the correct skill set
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
• J1 visa support IS 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)

POPLAR BLUFF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - Your Place to Shine!

Northeast Regional Medical Center is a 93-bed community hospital providing advanced, high-acuity care, including a Level III Trauma Center, Level III STEMI Center, Joint Commission Acute Stroke Ready certification, and designation as an ACC Certified Chest Pain Center. Supported by more than 500 healthcare professionals, the hospital is also a teaching facility affiliated with the founding school of osteopathic medicine. Physicians practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on clinical excellence, education, and meaningful connection with the community it serves.

POPLAR BLUFF, MO - Where Community Feels Like Home.

Poplar Bluff, Missouri offers physicians the opportunity to practice impactful, full-scope medicine in a supportive regional hub serving Southeast Missouri. Known as the “Gateway to the Ozarks,” the community provides a low cost of living, short commutes, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Physicians enjoy access to outdoor recreation including rivers, lakes, hiking, and state parks, while benefiting from a strong sense of community connection. Poplar Bluff serves as a regional healthcare and commercial center, allowing physicians to build a meaningful practice with broad clinical exposure while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a close-knit community.

[1]: https://chsmedcareers.com/job/physician/orthopaedic-surgery/missouri/poplar-bluff/1858/ [2]: https://visitbutlercountymo.com/

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 14 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, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, 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.