Physician - Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Galena, KS​/Joplin, MO

Ortho Spine Surgery Opportunity with Dedicated Ortho Hospital/Surgery Center in Thriving, Family-Friendly Joplin, MO/Galena, KS

Mercy Clinic is actively seeking an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to join our established team of 10 orthopedic surgeons with 2 state-of-the-art campuses located 15 minutes apart:
Mercy Hospital Joplin and Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, Galena, KS
.

Mercy s Orthopedic groups are a part of Mercy Clinic
, a physician-led and professionally-managed multi-specialty group. With over 3,000 primary care and specialty physicians, Mercy Clinic is ranked as one of the largest integrated physician organizations in the country.

This Opportunity Includes:

• Join one other Spine Surgeon
• APP support after ramp up period
• 1:8 Call with two other ortho trauma surgeons who take everything during the week
• First Class OR with state-of-the-art equipment including:
  Stryker ORs, Medtronic Stealth Navigation System, Augmedics X-Vision, Augmented Reality Guidance System, Hydro Worx therapy pools in the rehabilitation center, and a surgery center at the Galena campus
• Support from an excellent group of Intensivists and Hospitalists
• Dedicated Ortho Hospital and Ortho surgery center at the Galena campus
• System-wide Epic EMR

Compensation & Benefits:

• Strong, integrated health system with a competitive guarantee
• $50,000 recruitment bonus
• Up to $20,000 relocation assistance
• $5,000 CME allowance
• 4 weeks vacation, plus 6 holidays, plus 5 days for CME while on guarantee
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision
• Physician Wellness Programs
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Welcome to Joplin! (borders Galena, KS)

Enjoy an excellent quality of life in Joplin, where a crossroads of culture lies in the Ozarks of Southwest Missouri. Joplin is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state with a low cost of living and active growth. The Greater Joplin Area population is about 75,000 and grows to over 200,000 during the workday. Joplin offers easy access to neighborhoods, outdoor activities and a variety of schools and higher education options.

The city is a regional medical hub with proximity to Kansas City University s medical and dental education programs in Joplin.

Joplin has its own airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver, and is within 1 hour of national airports in Springfield, MO and Bentonville, AR, and 90 minutes from the international airport in Tulsa.

Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas is an innovative healing environment for surgery, specialty care, physical therapy, imaging and wellness programs. With all-private rooms and spa-like surroundings, it offers a patient-centered experience in the four-states area. The hospital has earned multiple Health grades awards and recognitions, including Joint Replacement Excellence and Five-Star Spinal Fusion, and has been cited among Becker s Hospital Review top hospitals in the nation for patient experience and safety.

Mercy physicians are part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., a physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group delivering patient- and consumer-centric care across seven states. Mercy values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment of dignity for all. AA/EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

For more information, please contact Galen Roberts. Telephone:  | Email: