Orthopedic Surgeon
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Nevada Regional Medical Center, a rural, community-focused hospital serving a population of approximately 20,000. This position offers the opportunity to build and grow orthopedic services while providing essential specialty care close to home for our community. This role is ideal for a physician interested in practicing broad-spectrum orthopedics in a supportive rural setting while making a meaningful impact on patient access to care. About the Practice General orthopedic surgery practice Opportunity to develop and expand orthopedic services Evaluate and treat a broad range of orthopedic conditions including: Joint pain and arthritis Fractures and trauma Sports-related injuries Degenerative joint conditions Hand, wrist, shoulder, hip, and knee conditions Mix of outpatient clinic and surgical cases Access to operating room and procedural services Flexible clinic scheduling Limited inpatient consults as needed Hospital & Community 71-bed rural hospital Emergency Department with approximately 30 patients per 24 hours Established primary care referral network Next closest tertiary care center located over 60 miles away Strong need for local orthopedic services to reduce patient travel Ideal setting for physicians seeking autonomy and community impact Clinical Support & Resources Operating room and surgical support staff Advanced imaging services available Collaborative primary care and hospitalist teams On-call specialty support (not 24/7) Established transfer relationships for higher-acuity cases Supportive administration focused on service line growth
Requirements
- MD or DO, eligible for Missouri medical licensure
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges
Nice To Haves
- Interest in rural medicine and program development preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat a broad range of orthopedic conditions including: Joint pain and arthritis Fractures and trauma Sports-related injuries Degenerative joint conditions Hand, wrist, shoulder, hip, and knee conditions
- Mix of outpatient clinic and surgical cases
- Limited inpatient consults as needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with rural specialty practice
- Relocation assistance available
- Position may qualify for HRSA loan repayment
- Malpractice insurance provided
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Supportive leadership and collaborative medical staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
