Orthopedic Surgery Position in Missouri

Northeast Regional Medical Center (NERMC) in [Kirksville, Missouri][1] is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our group.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with a focus on total joints
• 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
• 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
• Teaching opportunities across five residency programs
• 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 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)

NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - Quality Healthcare.

Northeast Regional Medical Center is a 93-bed community hospital offering a high-acuity level of 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 also serves as a teaching facility affiliated with the founding school of osteopathic medicine. Committed to clinical excellence, education, and compassionate care, Northeast Regional Medical Center provides physicians the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact on the community it serves.

KIRKSVILLE, MO - Where Community Feels Like Home.

Kirksville, Missouri is a welcoming, close-knit community that offers physicians the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while enjoying an excellent quality of life. Home to A.T. Still University—the founding institution of osteopathic medicine—Kirksville has a strong healthcare and academic presence and values medical professionals. The city features affordable housing, short commutes, and a safe, family-friendly environment, with access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. Kirksville also offers a vibrant cultural scene for its size, supported by local universities, while larger metro areas such as Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis are within a reasonable drive. It’s an ideal setting for physicians seeking professional fulfillment, community connection, and balance.

[1]: https://www.visitkirksville.com/

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