Orthopedics - Ankle and Foot Physician

Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Tupelo, MS is expanding and eager to welcome skilled surgeons to join our dynamic team! Whether you re graduating in 2025 or 2026 or already an experienced physician, this is your chance to make an impact in a community that values high-quality healthcare and offers an unparalleled work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

• Turnkey Opportunity : Step into a ready-to-go foot and ankle practice supported by an established Nurse Practitioner team.
• Manageable Call Schedule : 1 : 5 call rotation with only referred patients no ED or Hospital call required.
• Exciting Patient Care : Diagnose and treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions, perform surgeries, and follow up with patients for lasting results.
• Collaborative Environment : Work alongside multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive, patient-focused care.

About MSMOC in Tupelo

MSMOC in Tupelo is a well-established, physician-led practice providing advanced, patient-centered musculoskeletal care across the region. Formerly known as the Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi (OINMS), the practice unified under the MSMOC brand in 2025 as part of a physician-led initiative, aligning with fellow USOP partners Mississippi Sports Medicine in Jackson and Oxford Ortho in Oxford, MS.

5 orthopaedic surgeons, 4 nurse practitioners, and 2 physician assistants working collaboratively across subspecialties.

4 clinic locations, including a flagship site in Tupelo, providing high-quality care close to home.

Utilizes the

ModMed EMR for efficient, integrated documentation and clinical workflows.

Expertise in

sports medicine joint replacement hand, wrist, and elbow , and foot and ankle surgery

1 : 5 rotation covering only referred patients

no emergency department or hospital call required

MSMOC combines the support of a high-functioning clinical infrastructure with the autonomy of private practice, allowing physicians to thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.

Compensation and Opportunity

Qualifications :

Why Tupelo, MS A Community Where Orthopaedic Surgeons and Families Thrive

Surgeon-Driven Benefits :

Strong regional relationships and a loyal patient base provide consistent surgical volume and opportunities to build a robust adult reconstruction practice.

With access to

North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo , the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America, surgeons benefit from a wide range of complex cases without the demands of Level I trauma.

Enjoy efficient scheduling and case turnover at both hospital and ASC locations, including the

North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center

Join a team that values your expertise practice with independence while supported by a collaborative multispecialty orthopaedic group and a physician-led platform.

Manageable call rotation (1 : 5, no ED / hospital call) allows you to focus on patient care and professional growth, without burnout.

Family-Focused Advantages :

Tupelo is consistently ranked as one of Mississippi s safest cities, with welcoming neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.

Access excellent public and private school options, including top-ranked

Tupelo Public School District and well-regarded independent academies.

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs, short commute times, and access to top-tier amenities.

Families can explore

Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo , local biking trails, fishing spots, and community parks.

The birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo offers a lively arts and music scene, festivals, farmers markets, and a walkable downtown with shops and dining.

Just a few hours from

Gulf Coast beaches Santa Rosa Biloxi , and Gulf Shores plus convenient access to Memphis and Birmingham for city visits or travel.

THE USOP Advantage : Orthopaedic-Led, Business-Backed :

MSMOC is a proud partner of U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) an orthopaedic-founded, led, and owned organization. USOP is uniquely structured to empower surgeons with clinical autonomy while providing best-in-class business infrastructure to support practice growth and operational excellence.

Surgeons maintain meaningful equity and influence within the organization.

Provides governance and ensures that clinical insight drives strategy, growth, and innovation across the platform with representation from each practice.

Finance & Operations

Engage in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and innovation through a nationwide cohort of leading orthopaedic groups.