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Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon – Join Mississippi Sports Medicine | Official Team Physicians for Ole Miss Athletics

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (MSMOC) in Oxford, MS is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon ready to step into a high-demand market and rapidly build a thriving, full-volume practice alongside an established spine surgeon. You’ll have the flexibility to take spine-only call or a combination of spine and general call, both options with call pay.

This is more than just a job. It’s your opportunity to lead, grow, and thrive in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility while living in one of the South’s most vibrant and welcoming college towns. You’ll join a collegial team trusted by the community since 1996.

Maximize your impact where it matters — we are the Official Orthopaedic Team Physicians for Ole Miss Athletics.

MSMOC - Oxford Highlights

  • 4 surgeons + 1 non-operative Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine physician
  • Includes an established spine surgeon
  • 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
  • Flexible call options: Spine-only or a combination of spine and general orthopaedic call
  • No trauma, with call pay provided for either option

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

Education & Experience Requirements

  • BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • Fellowship training or planned fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine.
  • Strong communication skills and a patient-focused, collaborative approach.
  • Eligible for or holding a valid, unrestricted 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 provide specialized orthopaedic spine care and build a full-volume practice within a high-demand market. Responsibilities include participating in call rotations and collaborating with a team of orthopaedic surgeons in a state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements

Candidates must be BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery and have completed or be planning a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine. A valid, unrestricted Mississippi medical license is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Spine surgeryPatient careCollaborationSurgical proceduresWorkflow managementTeam leadershipMedical practice management

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.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

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<$375k
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$737k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oxford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$2,061/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About U.S. Orthopaedic Partners

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary
Productivity bonus opportunity
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Pathway to partnership
No buy-in required
Health/Medical
Company-paid malpractice