Orthopedics Physician

Location:
Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff is located in southeastern Missouri and offers a welcoming community atmosphere with access to outdoor recreation including the nearby Ozark Mountains. The city provides an excellent quality of life with affordable living costs and is conveniently positioned between St. Louis and Memphis for easy travel access.

Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a comprehensive healthcare facility providing advanced orthopedic services to the community. The facility features 11 operating rooms and maintains high standards of patient care with modern equipment and dedicated support staff.

Opportunity:
Physician - Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Details:
• Handle approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
• Board certification required (board certification eligible minimum)
• Must maintain active Missouri medical license
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Arthroscopy procedures preferred
• Total joint replacement experience preferred (hip, knee, and other joints)
• Joint revision and repair capabilities preferred for shoulder, hip, knee, and other joints
• Hand surgery experience preferred
• Tendon release and repair procedures preferred
• Peripheral nerve surgery experience preferred
• Spine surgery capabilities preferred both with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
• Percutaneous disc surgery experience preferred
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days
• Nearest airports: St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN
• Local lodging recommendations available

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.