Orthopedic Surgeon Job at Community Health Systems in Kirksville, MO

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.

• 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

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.