Academic-Affiliated Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity in Upstate Missouri

Join an Academic-Affiliated Practice at Northeast Regional Medical CenterNortheast 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 & BenefitsA 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 CenterEnjoy 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. Additional Information: - Specialty: General Orthopedic Surgery - Location: Kirksville, Missouri, United States - Contact: About the Company: Northeast Regional Medical Center has been named as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals, according to Becker's Hospital Review. This list includes such notables as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic. Healthcare: The birthplace of Osteopathic Medicine Northeast Regional Medical Center, is a 109-bed acute care facility serving 11 counties in northeast Missouri. It provides the community with services including 24-hour emergency care (including a Level III Trauma Center), inpatient and outpatient surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic services, obstetrics, critical care, pain management, laboratory services, an osteoporosis program, a diabetes clinic, and inpatient medical rehabilitation. The hospital boasts a lymphedema clinic, wound clinic, sleep lab, home health services, and medical and radiation oncology services, rehab services including cardiac, pulmonary and orthopedic, speech, occupational and physical therapy, as well as MRI and CT scan capabilities. More than 130 physicians representing 25 specialties and subspecialties. Accredited by AOA.