Reported by 106 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Mercy Clinic is recruiting a fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon to join a team of 10 orthopedic surgeons across two campuses in the Joplin, MO / Galena, KS area, offering a $700,000 guarantee, $50,000 recruitment bonus, and 5 nights/month call during the guarantee period. The role includes sports medicine coverage for local schools, an established Concussion Clinic, and support from ATs, PTs, and orthopedic APPs.
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Mercy Clinic is seeking a Sports Medicine– fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon to join our well‑established, high‑performing team of 10 orthopedic surgeons serving two state‑of‑the‑art campuses: Mercy Hospital Joplin and Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas in Galena—located just 15 minutes apart.
As part of Mercy Clinic, a physician‑led, professionally managed multi-specialty group with more than 3,500 physicians, you will practice in one of the nation’s largest and most integrated healthcare organizations.
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About the Joplin Community
Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in a welcoming region where the Ozarks’ natural beauty meets an affordable, growing metropolitan hub.
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.