Orthopedic Surgeon - Private Practice | Jackson, MS suburb | Partnership Track

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Med education loan assistance

Partnership track

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to support growing community demand and hospital coverage needs.

This full-time opportunity offers a balanced case mix across joints, fracture/trauma and sports medicine, modern OR suites, 24/7 anesthesia coverage, a 19-bed ED, and a collaboration with local groups and primary care networks.

Responsibilities

• Full-time opportunity with balanced general orthopedic case mix (joints, fracture/trauma, sports medicine) covering a primary service area of 225K+
• Modern OR-suites, dedicated block time, efficient & tenured surgical teams, 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• 19-bed ED, Level III trauma with approximately 25,000 ED visits in 2025
• Collaborative relationship with established local private groups and primary care networks
• Supportive administration focused on program growth and clinical quality

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to support growing community demand and hospital coverage needs.

Overview:

Practice within a physician-focused environment while benefiting from the referral network and stability of Merit Health River Oaks. This opportunity is ideal for a general surgeon seeking clinical autonomy, broad case variety, and strong administrative partnership.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time opportunity with balanced general orthopedic case mix (joints, fracture/trauma, sports medicine) covering a primary service area of 225K+
• Modern OR-suites, dedicated block time, efficient & tenured surgical teams, 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• 19-bed ED, Level III trauma with approximately 25,000 ED visits in 2025
• Collaborative relationship with established local private groups and primary care networks
• Supportive administration focused on program growth and clinical quality

Compensation & Benefits:

• Regionally competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Commencement bonus, relocation assistance, and CME allowance
• Medical education loan assistance and comprehensive benefit package
• Partnership track opportunity within a top-tier regional orthopedic group