Adult Recontructive Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity with Mercy in Galena, KS/Joplin, MO

Opportunity Highlights

• Dedicated orthopedic facilities featuring state-of-the-art technology
• First-class operating rooms and outpatient surgery center
• Potential to perform 10+ cases per day in the outpatient surgery center
• HydroWorx® therapy pools available within the rehabilitation center
• Two Certified Hand Therapists onsite working closely with the orthopedic team
• System-wide Epic EMR
• Strong referral base and integrated health system support
• Physician-led organization focused on clinical excellence and patient outcomes
• Physician wellness programs and resources

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guarantee
• $50,000 recruitment incentive
• Up to $20,000 relocation assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Four weeks of vacation plus six holidays during the guarantee period
• One week CME with $5,000 annual CME allowance
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
• Retirement plans including:
  • 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • 457(b)

Practice Environment

• Established orthopedic surgery team of six surgeons
• Access to advanced surgical technology and rehabilitation services
• Efficient practice model supported by Mercy Clinic infrastructure
• Opportunities for high surgical volume and practice growth
• Collaborative, physician-focused culture

Why Joplin?

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri while serving as a physician leader in a thriving regional healthcare hub.

Community Highlights

• Joplin is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Missouri and offers an outstanding cost of living
• Greater Joplin area population of approximately 75,000, with a regional service area exceeding 200,000
• Minimal commute times, with most neighborhoods located within 5 to 10 minutes of the hospital and clinic
• Diverse housing options and family-friendly communities

Outdoor Recreation

• Four local golf courses, including one private and three public courses
• Running, hiking, tennis, fitness centers, and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Easy access to lakes, streams, and rivers for fishing, kayaking, and boating
• Scenic Ozark landscapes and year-round activities

Education

• Excellent public, private, and parochial school options
• Local colleges and universities nearby
• Home to Kansas City University-Joplin's College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Growing academic environment with healthcare education expansion

Easy Travel Access

• Joplin Regional Airport offers United Airlines service to Chicago and Denver
• Less than one hour from regional airports in Springfield, Missouri, and Bentonville, Arkansas
• Approximately 90 minutes from Tulsa International Airport

Join Mercy and build a thriving Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery practice while enjoying the professional support of a nationally recognized health system and the lifestyle advantages of one of the Midwest's most affordable and welcoming communities.