What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Surgeon position at Nevada Regional Medial Center?
Summary
Title: Orthopedic Surgeon
ID: 1496
Location: Nevada, Missouri
Department: Clinics- Hospital
Status: Full Time
Shift: N/A
Description
We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Nevada Regional Medical Center, a rural, community-focused hospital serving a population of approximately 20,000. This position offers the opportunity to build and grow orthopedic services while providing essential specialty care close to home for our community.
This role is ideal for a physician interested in practicing broad-spectrum orthopedics in a supportive rural setting while making a meaningful impact on patient access to care.
About the Practice
General orthopedic surgery practice
Opportunity to develop and expand orthopedic services
Evaluate and treat a broad range of orthopedic conditions including:
Joint pain and arthritis
Fractures and trauma
Sports-related injuries
Degenerative joint conditions
Hand, wrist, shoulder, hip, and knee conditions
Mix of outpatient clinic and surgical cases
Access to operating room and procedural services
Flexible clinic scheduling
Limited inpatient consults as needed
Hospital & Community
71-bed rural hospital
Emergency Department with approximately 30 patients per 24 hours
Established primary care referral network
Next closest tertiary care center located over 60 miles away
Strong need for local orthopedic services to reduce patient travel
Ideal setting for physicians seeking autonomy and community impact
Clinical Support & Resources
Operating room and surgical support staff
Advanced imaging services available
Collaborative primary care and hospitalist teams
On-call specialty support (not 24/7)
Established transfer relationships for higher-acuity cases
Supportive administration focused on service line growth
Qualifications
MD or DO, eligible for Missouri medical licensure
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges
Interest in rural medicine and program development preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary aligned with rural specialty practice
Relocation assistance available
Position may qualify for HRSA loan repayment
Malpractice insurance provided
CME allowance and professional development support
Supportive leadership and collaborative medical staff
Why Join Us?
This role is ideal for an orthopedic surgeon seeking meaningful patient relationships, a manageable pace of practice, and the opportunity to establish specialty services that significantly improve access to care in a rural community.
For additional information contact:
Kylie Bruner – HR Manager
kbruner@nrmchealth.com
417.448.3744
or
Jennifer Eaton – Executive Assistant
jeaton@nrmchealth.com
417.448.3848
Title: Orthopedic Surgeon
ID: 1496
Location: Nevada, Missouri
Department: Clinics- Hospital
Status: Full Time
Shift: N/A
Description
We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Nevada Regional Medical Center, a rural, community-focused hospital serving a population of approximately 20,000. This position offers the opportunity to build and grow orthopedic services while providing essential specialty care close to home for our community.
This role is ideal for a physician interested in practicing broad-spectrum orthopedics in a supportive rural setting while making a meaningful impact on patient access to care.
About the Practice
General orthopedic surgery practice
Opportunity to develop and expand orthopedic services
Evaluate and treat a broad range of orthopedic conditions including:
Joint pain and arthritis
Fractures and trauma
Sports-related injuries
Degenerative joint conditions
Hand, wrist, shoulder, hip, and knee conditions
Mix of outpatient clinic and surgical cases
Access to operating room and procedural services
Flexible clinic scheduling
Limited inpatient consults as needed
Hospital & Community
71-bed rural hospital
Emergency Department with approximately 30 patients per 24 hours
Established primary care referral network
Next closest tertiary care center located over 60 miles away
Strong need for local orthopedic services to reduce patient travel
Ideal setting for physicians seeking autonomy and community impact
Clinical Support & Resources
Operating room and surgical support staff
Advanced imaging services available
Collaborative primary care and hospitalist teams
On-call specialty support (not 24/7)
Established transfer relationships for higher-acuity cases
Supportive administration focused on service line growth
Qualifications
MD or DO, eligible for Missouri medical licensure
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges
Interest in rural medicine and program development preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary aligned with rural specialty practice
Relocation assistance available
Position may qualify for HRSA loan repayment
Malpractice insurance provided
CME allowance and professional development support
Supportive leadership and collaborative medical staff
Why Join Us?
This role is ideal for an orthopedic surgeon seeking meaningful patient relationships, a manageable pace of practice, and the opportunity to establish specialty services that significantly improve access to care in a rural community.
For additional information contact:
Kylie Bruner – HR Manager
kbruner@nrmchealth.com
417.448.3744
or
Jennifer Eaton – Executive Assistant
jeaton@nrmchealth.com
417.448.3848