Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon | Step into Established Hand Practice
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Job Description
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC) is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to step into a turnkey, high-volume hand practice following the retirement of an established surgeon. With an existing patient base, the practice is positioned for a seamless transition with clinical autonomy, no trauma call, and a clear path to partnership.
This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to step into an established practice and make it your own in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility while living in one of the South’s most vibrant and desirable college towns.
Maximize your impact where it matters — we are the Official Orthopaedic Team Physicians for Ole Miss Athletics.
Position Highlights
- Bread-and-butter hand practice with strong patient volume
- High case mix of CMC arthroplasties and wrist arthritis procedures
- Opportunity to incorporate nerve reconstruction and complex hand cases based on interest
- Diverse surgical exposure including fractures and tendon lacerations
MSMOC – Oxford Highlights
- 4 surgeons + 1 non-operative Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine physician
- Brand-new 25,000 sq. ft. orthopaedic center
- 28 exam rooms, procedure rooms, walk-in urgent care and 5,000 sq. ft. PT gym
- Advanced surgical care at Oxford Surgery Center with robotic technology, completed in 2025
- Strong referral network with immediate patient demand
- ModMed EMR for streamlined workflows
- General orthopaedic call
- No trauma, with call pay
- Visit us on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/misssportsmedoxford/]
Compensation and Benefits
- Associate Physician
- Guaranteed base salary
- Productivity bonus opportunity
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Pathway to Partnership
- Eligibility for partnership following the associate period
- No buy-in required
- Additional income potential as a partner
- Health/Medical
- Company-paid malpractice
- 401K with employer contribution
- 25 Days PTO
- Annual CME Allowance
- Internal CME Opportunities Available
- Orthopaedic-led network committed to your success
- Clinical autonomy with strong peer support
- Annual USOP Physician Meeting
- Physician Governance Board
- Well-established referral network
Qualifications
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
- Fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery
- Eligible for or holding a valid Mississippi medical license
Why Oxford, MS: A Community Where Physicians and Families Thrive
Oxford offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, SEC energy, culture, and small-town charm, making it an ideal place for physicians and their families to live, work, and grow.
- Ranked the #1 College Town in the South for 2026 by Southern Living
- Home of Ole Miss with SEC athletics, energy, and academic tradition
- Official Team Physicians for Ole Miss Athletics
- Cost of living approximately 11% below the national average, with housing costs approximately 34% lower
- Short commutes and highly regarded public schools
- Beautiful neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culinary scene, outdoor recreation, and an iconic walkable downtown Square
In Oxford, you'll have the opportunity to build a thriving practice while enjoying the lifestyle, community, and affordability that make it one of the South’s most desirable college towns.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will manage a high-volume hand practice, performing procedures such as CMC arthroplasties and nerve reconstructions. They will also provide general orthopaedic call coverage and contribute to the growth of the practice within a state-of-the-art facility.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon | Step into Established Hand Practice at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 339 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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