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Orthopedic Surgeon - Physician Led team! Open to J1 / H1B

west plains, MO

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Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

A large healthcare system seeks an orthopedic surgeon to work in the West Plains, MO area! Live in the Ozarks of Missouri!

A large healthcare system is searching for a compassionate board-eligible/board-certified orthopedic surgeon to join our team of three orthopedic surgeons. You'll experience a team-oriented work environment with experienced colleagues. Exciting things are happening and now is a great time to become a part of our team. We have recently held the grand opening of our new 20,000 square foot Women's Center that houses modern labor and delivery rooms, gynecological surgery facilities and educational spaces and our new 100,000 square foot medical office building, attached to the hospital, that includes flexible clinics, procedure suites, centralized imaging facilities, an updated pharmacy, a new food service area and a Starbucks.

Come make a difference within a growing team of providers that focus to enhance the lives they serve and value learning and growth!

Company:

Committed to providing the best and safest care, while creating a warm, inviting environment for their patients, family members, and caregivers.

Innovative staff and treatment modalities and wonderful teamwork that is focused on patient safety

Has over 1,000 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas

Has a 100+-bed acute care hospital, eight family medicine clinics, and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services

Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations

Orthopedic Surgeon Position:

Position is open due to increased volume.

Call is 1:3, call pay available if exceeding contractual call requirements

Currently there are 2 full-time orthopedic surgeons and 1 full-time orthopedic/spine surgeon employed by the hospital

Supports one hospital and one clinic

Clinic is Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

X-ray onsite in clinic

Physicians have their own nurse plus additional float nurses

5 OR rooms with dedicated block time

MAKO robot assisted partial knee, total knee, total hip

MD/DO anesthesia coverage with CRNA support

Strong primary care referral base

Hospitalist team support

12 bed ICU with critical care specialist

24/7 hospitalist coverage

Interventional radiology

Annual ER visits: 28,000 – 30,000

Teaching opportunities are available

Orthopedic Surgeon Current Procedures:

ACL

Hands

Carpal Tunnel

Trigger Release

Fractures

Meniscus Tears

Cortisone and gel injections

Total joint: shoulder, knee, and hip

Arthroscopic knee and shoulder

MAKO hip and knee (total and partial)

We are interested in growing our orthopedic service line and willing to incorporate new procedures.

We accept J1 and H1B applicants. We are also located in the Delta Regional Authority which has no limit on J1 waivers and there is no waiver application deadline.

Orthopedic Surgeon Benefits and Features:

Competitive salary based on MGMA standards with the ability to earn wRVU production bonus

$25,000 sign on bonus

$10,000 relocation reimbursement

Monthly educational stipend while you complete your training

Student loan support up to $100,000

Up to $4,500 for CME's and professional license fees, dues and journals.

8 weeks of paid time off annually

Benefits include: health, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability, AD&D

403B matching up to 3% after one year.

457 plan "Top Hat Plan" max contribution of $18,000 per year.

Hospital employed outpatient practice

We offer loan repayment up to $100,000

Competitive salary based on MGMA

Call 1:4 – split evenly to equalize RVU's amongst the group

Generous sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement offered

Up to $4,500 per year for CME's and professional licensure

40 days of paid time off per year

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Worksite address

west plains, MO, 65775, US

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