Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgery opening in MissouriLocated in West Plains, MOFull-Time & PermanentSeeking a BE / BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join group.

• Position is open due to increased volume.
• Call is 1 : 3, call pay available if exceeding contractual call requirements
• Currently there are 2 full-time orthopedic surgeons and 1 full-time orthopedic / spine surgeon employed by the hospital
• Supports one hospital and one clinic
• Clinic is Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
• X-ray onsite in clinic
• Physicians have their own nurse plus additional float nurses
• 5 OR rooms with dedicated block time
• MAKO robot assisted partial knee, total knee, total hip
• MD / DO Anesthesia coverage with CRNA support
• Strong primary care referral base
• Hospitalist team support
• 12 bed ICU with critical care specialist
• 24 / 7 Hospitalist coverage
• Interventional Radiology
• Annual ER visits : 28 000
• Teaching opportunities are available
Current Procedures :
• ACL
• Hands
• Carpal Tunnel
• Trigger Release
• Fractures
• Meniscus Tears
• Cortisone and Gel Injections
• Total Joint : Shoulder, Knee, and Hip
• Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder
• MAKO Hip and Knee (total and partial)

Benefits :

Location : West Plains is the center of trade for a 50-mile radius. The area's educational opportunities are excellent with public and private schools. Also, the West Plains campus of Missouri State University provides academic and vocational education programs which include a registered and practical nursing program plus a respiratory care school. The West Plains area has prospered as a result of its central location for trade in southern Missouri as well as growth of its educational and health services.