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General Orthopedic Surgery Job in Flowood, Mississippi

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Flowood, Mississippi

Company:Community Health Systems

Profession/Specialty:General Orthopedic Surgery

Location:Flowood, Mississippi, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi is recruiting a board-certified, board-eligible Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.

This opportunity offers the benefit of practicing within a physician-focused environment while maintaining access to the resources, referral support and stability of Merit Health River Oaks, a part of Community Health Systems national network of regional hospitals delivering high quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.

Opportunity Overview

Here, you’ll join a multi-specialty group with strong regional recognition, collaborative physician relationships and consistent patient demand. This opportunity is ideal for orthopedic spine surgeons seeking professional autonomy, practice growth potential and the ability to deliver spine care for patients.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity
  • Spine surgery
  • Collaborative medical staff with excellent support
  • Excellent practice reputation with supportive administration
  • Growing community need for spine surgery services

You May Be a Great Fit If…

  • BC/BE Orthopedic Spine Surgeon interested in helping grow a community-focused orthopedic program
  • An experienced spine surgeon who enjoys building relationships with patients, primary care providers and referring physicians
  • You are looking for a practice environment that offers autonomy, collaboration and procedural variety
  • Interested in contributing to a growing regional service line with strong local demand
  • Have completed a U.S. residency program and are eligible for Mississippi medical licensure without J1 visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive recruitment package designed to support both your long-term professional goals and your transition to the community. This is what you can expect from this opportunity:

  • A regionally competitive salary with excellent bonus incentive potential base salary with productivity incentives
  • Generous commencement bonus and relocation assistance
  • CME allowance and dedicated CME time
  • Medical education loan assistance
  • Paid malpractice
  • Comprehensive health, retirement and paid time off benefits
About the Hospital

Merit Health River Oaks is a 160-bed acute care hospital located in Flowood, Mississippi. The hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative care. Services include advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs delivered by a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Community

Flowood is a growing suburb of Jackson, Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The area has experienced significant residential and commercial development and is home to many healthcare practices. With strong schools, parks, recreational facilities, and year-round community events, Flowood offers a family-friendly lifestyle with convenient access to the greater Jackson area.

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About Merit Health River Oaks

Located in Flowood, a suburb of Jackson, Mississippi, River Oaks Hospital is a 155-bed facility. Major service lines include maternity, orthopedics and neurosurgery. This is a surgery-driven facility that was recently expanded due to the growth of the Rankin county area. River Oaks was recently named #1 in Mississippi for orthopedic services, joint replacement and spine surgery by HealthGrades. It has also been named as Jackson's Best Place to Receive Maternity Care. The hospital has over 500 medical staff members and a strong clinical staff base.

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