Academic-Affiliated Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity in Upstate Missouri

Join an Academic-Affiliated Practice at Northeast Regional Medical Center

Northeast Regional Medical Center (NERMC) in Kirksville, Missouri is seeking a BE / BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing, hospital-employed practice. As a 93-bed community hospital with over 75 physicians on staff, NERMC combines the best of both worlds : the close-knit feel of a community hospital with the academic energy of a teaching environment.

Located in the birthplace of Osteopathic Medicine, NERMC proudly serves as the teaching hospital for A.T. Still University—the founding school of Osteopathic Medicine—and recently formed a strategic partnership with the University of Missouri–Columbia , expanding both academic collaboration and clinical excellence.

Position Highlights

Hospital-employed opportunity in a thriving regional medical center

Level III Trauma Center and Certified Chest Pain Center

24 / 7 anesthesia coverage (DO / MD supervised)

3 modern main ORs with block scheduling

Fully equipped office space, including in-office X-ray

Call : 10 days per month

Join a community already supported by two established orthopedic surgeons

Teaching opportunities available across 5 residency programs :

• Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Dermatology
• Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive recruitment package may include :

Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure

Commencement bonus

Medical education debt assistance

Comprehensive benefits package and additional incentives

Why Kirksville, Missouri?

Kirksville blends small-town comfort with outstanding educational and cultural amenities. Home to Truman State University and A.T. Still University , the community offers rich academic opportunities, family-friendly living, and a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere.

Community Highlights

Excellent public schools, including a top-performing high school

Cultural attractions : West Winery at Jackson Stables, Jacobs Vineyard, Kirksville Arts Association, Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, Del and Norma Robinson Planetarium

Easy access to major metros— 2 hours to Des Moines and 2.5 hours to Kansas City

Outdoor & Recreation

Thousand Hills State Park : 573-acre lake perfect for fishing, swimming & boating

Sugar Creek Conservation Area

Kirksville Aquatic Center

Hiking, biking, playgrounds, golf, movie theater, escape rooms, and more

Lifestyle

Affordable housing with spacious suburban living

Wide range of rental and homeownership options

Known for its warmth, friendliness, and strong educational roots

Proudly recognized as the birthplace of Osteopathic Medicine

Build Your Orthopedic Career at Northeast Regional Medical Center

Enjoy the support of an academic-affiliated hospital, access to diverse surgical cases, and a community ready to welcome you. This is an ideal opportunity to practice high-quality orthopedic care while influencing the next generation of physicians.