Surgery - General Physician

Community Health Systems; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Kirksville, Missouri, is seeking a General Surgeon to join their team. This hospital offers a unique opportunity for teaching and is affiliated with a prominent osteopathic medical school. The position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for both new graduates and experienced practitioners.

Benefits

Commencement bonus

Medical education debt assistance

Extensive additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Opportunity for teaching in residency programs.
• Inpatient/Outpatient services.

Job description

Northeast Regional Medical Center is located in Kirksville, Missouri, a 93-bed facility with over 75 physicians on staff. The hospital serves as the teaching hospital associated with the founding school of Osteopathic Medicine.

Additionally, we have recently formed a strategic partnership with the University of Missouri-Columbia!

We are actively recruiting an additional General Surgeon!

Housing prices in Kirksville and the surrounding area are approximately $200,000. There is plenty of land for sale at an average of $5,300 per acre, including luxury homes. For example, a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on 3.2 acres, nearly 5,000 square feet, is listed for $510,000.

Features:

• Inpatient/Outpatient services
• Hospital-employed position
• Opportunity for teaching - NERMC has 5 residency programs: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Dermatology, and Osteopathic Neuro-musculoskeletal residency
• Level III trauma center, STEMI center, stroke center, and ACC Certified Chest Pain Center

Compensation and Benefits:

• Rewarding salary with bonus package (varies based on experience and whether you're a new graduate or an experienced practitioner)
• Commencement bonus
• Medical education debt assistance (discuss your needs if this doesn't apply)
• Extensive additional benefits

About Kirksville:

• Education: Truman State University, A.T. Still University, and Kirksville High School (classified as 3A by Missouri High School Athletics Association). The public school system is above average in Missouri.
• Community: West Winery at Jackson Stables, Jacobs Vineyard & Winery, Kirksville Arts Association, Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Del and Norma Robinson Planetarium, Adair County Historical Society. Located 2 hours from Des Moines, Iowa, and 2.5 hours from Kansas City.