Physician - MD/DO - Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon
SOrthopedic SurgeryBridgeton, Missouri17d ago
~$800,000SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 21 reports
Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon in Cape Girardeau, MO, offering a 2-year income guarantee of $800K with a $50K sign-on bonus and up to $20K in relocation assistance. The role joins a team of 5 physicians and 6 advanced practitioners in a new Center for Integrated Services featuring a full Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program.
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Mercy Hospital Southeast is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join our practice in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Our Mercy Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team consists of 5 physicians, 6 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.
Mercy Southeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
2-year income guarantee $800k with $50k sign on bonus!
Brand New: Center for Integrated Services, featuring a full Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program.
In-office x-ray and casting.
Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population.
System-wide Epic EMR.
This Position Offers:
2-year income guarantee $800k with $50k sign on bonus!
Up to $20,000 in relocation
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
Annual $5,000 CME allowance
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
Occurrence-based malpractice plan
H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted
Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
Nestled along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The community features a lively downtown with local shops, delicious dining, and beautiful riverfront views. Home to Southeast Missouri State University and its Division I athletics, Cape also boasts Missouri’s top-ranked Dalhousie Golf Club and the Cape Catfish baseball team — making it a vibrant, family-friendly place to live, work, and play.
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Your life is our life’s workAt 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.
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