Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Mercy in Galena, KS; SE Kansas

Mercy Clinic is seeking a Sports Medicine– fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon to join our well‑established, high‑performing team of 10 orthopedic surgeons serving two state‑of‑the‑art campuses:
Mercy Hospital Joplin and Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas in Galena—located just 15 minutes apart.

Full‑time, regular position. As part of Mercy Clinic, a physician‑led, professionally managed multi‑specialty group with more than 3,500 physicians, you will practice in one of the nation’s largest and most integrated healthcare organizations.

Job Code: JR237997

• Partner with local Family Medicine/Sports Medicine physicians to provide coverage for area high schools and youth football programs, with opportunities to expand sports partnerships.
• Established Concussion Clinic Program with strong community demand.
• Collaborative support from experienced athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic PA’s and NP’s.
• State‑of‑the‑art operating rooms equipped with advanced technology.
• Rehabilitation center featuring Hydro Worx therapy pools.
• Dedicated orthopedic hospital and HOD surgery center at the Galena campus.
• System‑wide Epic electronic health record.
• 5 nights/month call while on guarantee, prorata w/group after guarantee, 2 traumatologists support weekday call.

• $700,000 guarantee within a strong, integrated health system.
• $50,000 recruitment bonus.
• Up to $20,000 relocation assistance.
• $5,000 annual CME allowance.
• Four weeks of vacation, six paid holidays, plus five CME days during the guarantee period.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and robust Physician Wellness Programs.
• Mercy qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Joplin is the fourth‑largest metro area in Missouri, offering one of the lowest costs of living in the state.
• Greater Joplin population of 80,000, expanding to over 360,000 during the workday as the region’s economic and healthcare center.
• Convenient living with 5–10 minute commutes from beautiful neighborhoods to clinic and hospital locations.
• A wide variety of recreational options: golf, tennis, multiple gyms, running and hiking trails, and scenic outdoor activities.
• Easy access to lakes and streams for kayaking, fishing, and boating.
• Excellent education options including public, private, and parochial schools, plus local colleges and a state university.
• Home to Kansas City University–Joplin, enrolling 160+ medical students per year and expanding with a new dental school.
• Local airport with United Airlines flights to Chicago and Denver, plus proximity to airports in Springfield, Bentonville, and Tulsa.