Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon – Join Mississippi Sports Medicine | Official Team Physicians for Ole Miss Athletics
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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
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.5 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $652k (middle half $550k–$725k)121 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Mississippi | 113 active | 22,227 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Mississippi physician listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment113 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 200 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$408k | $48/wRVU × 8,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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