Ortho Joint Surgeon at OINMS- Private Practice - Pathway to Partnership

Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi (OINMS) is actively recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our well-established and expanding team in Tupelo, Mississippi. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community that values innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.

🔍 About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and fellowship-trained Adult Reconstruction Specialist to provide comprehensive joint care in a collaborative, patient-centered setting. This position offers an excellent balance of clinical autonomy, surgical volume, and professional support.

About OINMS

Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi is a well-established, physician-led practice delivering advanced, patient-centered musculoskeletal care throughout the region.

• Expert Multispecialty Team: 5 orthopaedic surgeons, 4 nurse practitioners, and 2 physician assistants working collaboratively across subspecialties.
• Regional Access: 4 modern clinic locations, including a flagship site in Tupelo, providing high-quality care close to home.
• Technology-Enabled Practice: Utilizes the ModMed EMR for efficient, integrated documentation and clinical workflows.
• Comprehensive Services: Expertise in sports medicine, joint replacement, hand, wrist, and elbow, and foot and ankle surgery.
• Manageable Call Schedule: 1:5 rotation covering only referred patients—no emergency department or hospital call required.

OINMS combines the support of a high-functioning clinical infrastructure with the autonomy of private practice, allowing physicians to thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.

Compensation and Opportunity

• Join as Associate Physician with Guaranteed base salary with performance-based bonus incentives
• Partnership track after 2 years with additional income opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options
• Residency or Fellowship Stipend available

Admitting Hospital and Surgery Center:

• North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo Hospital
• North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • One of the nations top ASCs according to U.S. news & World Report!

Qualifications:

• BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction.
  • Residents and Fellows welcome to apply!
• Mississippi Medical License (or eligibility).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for providing high-quality patient care.

Why Tupelo, MS – A Community Where Orthopaedic Surgeons and Families Thrive

Surgeon-Driven Benefits:

• Established Referral Networks: Strong regional relationships and a loyal patient base provide consistent surgical volume and opportunities to build a robust adult reconstruction practice.
• Proximity to High-Acuity Cases: With access to North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America, surgeons benefit from a wide range of complex cases without the demands of Level I trauma.
• Streamlined OR Access: Enjoy efficient scheduling and case turnover at both hospital and ASC locations, including the North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Physician Autonomy: Join a team that values your expertise—practice with independence while supported by a collaborative multispecialty orthopaedic group and a physician-led platform.
• Work-Life Balance: Manageable call rotation (1:5, no ED/hospital call) allows you to focus on patient care and professional growth, without burnout.

Family-Focused Advantages:

• Safe, Family-Friendly Environment: Tupelo is consistently ranked as one of Mississippi’s safest cities, with welcoming neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.
• Top-Rated Schools: Access excellent public and private school options, including top-ranked Tupelo Public School District and well-regarded independent academies.
• Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs, short commute times, and access to top-tier amenities.
• Outdoor Recreation & Green Spaces: Families can explore Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, local biking trails, fishing spots, and community parks.
• Cultural Enrichment: The birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo offers a lively arts and music scene, festivals, farmers markets, and a walkable downtown with shops and dining.
• Easy Weekend Getaways: Just a few hours from Gulf Coast beaches, Santa Rosa, Biloxi, and Gulf Shores—plus convenient access to Memphis and Birmingham for city visits or travel.

THE USOP Advantage: Orthopaedic-Led, Business-Backed:

OINMS is a proud partner of U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) — an orthopaedic-founded, led, and owned organization. USOP is uniquely structured to empower surgeons with clinical autonomy while providing best-in-class business infrastructure to support practice growth and operational excellence.

• 50% Physician Ownership: Surgeons maintain meaningful equity and influence within the organization.
• Physician Board: Provides governance and ensures that clinical insight drives strategy, growth, and innovation across the platform.
• Centralized Business Support:
  • Finance & Operations
  • Human Resources & Recruitment
  • Compliance, IT & Marketing
  • Strategic Growth & Development
• Collaborative Physician Network: Engage in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and innovation through a nationwide cohort of leading orthopaedic groups.
• Nationally Recognized Partner Practices include Andrews Sports Medicine, Mississippi Sports Medicine, and many more across the Southeastern U.S.!
• Operating across 3 states: Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
• A growing network of over 250 providers
• Supported by a dedicated team of 1,600+ employees across 55+ locations