Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand & Upper Extremity

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement contribution

CME allowance

Professional liability insurance

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Liberty, Missouri, is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity. The ideal candidate will manage a full-time clinical practice, collaborating with various departments to ensure comprehensive patient care. Required qualifications include an MD/DO degree, board certification in Orthopedic Surgery, and completion of a specialized fellowship. This position offers a competitive compensation package and relocation assistance to support the growth of the service line.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree is essential for this position.
• Candidates must be Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of a Hand & Upper Extremity or Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship is required.
• Medical licensure in Missouri and Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-time clinical practice in Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity care.
• Manage surgical time in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Integrate care within an orthopedic team to ensure efficiency.
• Benefit from robust APP support and on-site imaging and therapy services.
• Participate in relocation and comprehensive compensation package.

Skills

Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Completed Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship

Licensed in Missouri and Kansas

Education

MD/DO

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Completed Hand & Upper Extremity or Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship

Licensed in Missouri and Kansas

Job description

Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand & Upper Extremity

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Position Summary

Liberty Hospital, now part of The University of Kansas Health System, is seeking an Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon. The department has been recognized in the top 50 Orthopedic programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing our hand and upper extremity service line within the community setting, while collaborating with external departments and affiliated facilities to coordinate specialty-specific coverage. Candidates who are interested in optimizing site of service surgical planning, enhancing patient access, and treating the full spectrum of upper extremity conditions from routine to highly complex are strongly preferred. This position within The University of Kansas Health System supports our mission to provide the highest quality of care while fulfilling the community needs and responsibilities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with relocation assistance.

Position Highlights

• Full‑time clinical practice focused on Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity care
• Dedicated surgical time in both inpatient and outpatient operative settings
• Integrated orthopedic care team model designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration
• Robust APP support to optimize patient access and continuity of care
• Onsite Occupational Therapy within the clinic and Physical Therapy available through the Sports Medicine clinic
• Convenient in‑clinic access to X‑ray imaging and durable medical equipment (DME) services

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO
• Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completed Hand & Upper Extremity or Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship
• Licensed in Missouri and Kansas

Benefits and Compensation

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contributionRelocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Location

Liberty, Missouri

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Contact

Interested applicants please send CV to Ann Terry, Provider Recruiter, at
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Job Requisition ID

R-48277

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care