Orthopedic-Trained Hand Surgeon | 100% Hand Practice | Level I Trauma Center | Springfield, MO

We are seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our established and growing orthopedic team in Springfield, Missouri. Candidates must have completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Hand Surgery Fellowship. This is a true 100% hand and upper extremity opportunity with no shoulder responsibilities and no general orthopedic call, allowing you to focus exclusively on hand surgery.

Join a highly efficient practice environment designed specifically for hand surgery, with all patient care delivered on a single campus. Our dedicated hand clinic is located adjacent to Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Hospital, providing seamless access to imaging, surgery, therapy, and follow-up care.

This opportunity offers the ability to develop a comprehensive elective and trauma hand practice supported by a strong referral network and affiliation with a Level I Trauma Center.

Practice Highlights:

• 100% Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
• No general orthopedic call
• No shoulder coverage
• 1:4 hand call schedule at one hospital
• Call stipend provided
• Level I Trauma Center affiliation
• Established referral base with significant demand for hand surgery services
• Dedicated hand surgery clinic adjacent to orthopedic hospital
• Office, imaging, surgery, therapy, and postoperative care located on one campus
• Epic EMR for seamless documentation and workflows
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance

Job Requirements

• MD or DO
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• Completion of a Hand Surgery Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure

CoxHealth is a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network that includes: Cox South Hospital (706 Beds), Cox Medical Center Branson (165 Beds), Cox North Hospital (72 Beds, inpatient psych), Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab Hospital (86 Beds), Cox Monett Hospital (25 Beds), and Cox Barton County Hospital (25 beds). In addition, there are more than 80 clinics with 560+ physicians and 53 specialties.

CoxHealth is the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care. 

Springfield, Missouri is a vibrant and energetic area that serves as a hub for health care, entertainment and shopping for southwest Missouri. It's the third-largest city in Missouri, with a metro population of more than 450,000. Springfield is consistently rated as one of the "Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation" by Money Magazine. It offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters, major sports teams and an established academic community. Enjoy a low cost of living, convenient airport access and top-rated schools.