General Orthopedic Surgeon - Hospital Employed (J-1 Visa Eligible) | Natchez, MS

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Natchez (MS); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commencement bonus

Medical loan repayment assistance

Residency/fellowship stipend

Malpractice insurance

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k)

Paid CME time with annual allowance

Personal time off

Job summary

Merit Health Natchez seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a well-established hospital-employed group in Natchez, Mississippi.

The position offers high patient volume, dedicated operating room time with 24/7 anesthesia coverage, and a broad scope including joint replacement and sports medicine. Relocation and a competitive compensation package are available, with strong onboarding support.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery required.
• Completion of U.S. residency training required.

Responsibilities

• Join a hospital-employed General Orthopedic Surgeon team in Natchez, MS.
• Provide broad general orthopedic care, including joint replacement and sports medicine.
• Collaborate with APC staff and referencing PCPs for comprehensive patient care.
• Share call with experienced team and support staff.
• Contribute to a high-volume practice with robust onboarding and outreach support.

Skills

Board-certified

Board-eligible

Education

US residency training

Job description

Merit Health Natchez is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a highly respected, hospital-employed group in Natchez, Mississippi. This full-time role offers immediate high-volume patient demand, strong clinical support, and a quick ramp-up period serving a regional service area of over 80,000 residents across Mississippi and Louisiana.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics
• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
• 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
• Office space available
• 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
• Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons
• 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)