Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in Emporia & Burlington, KS

OrthoKansas is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to work in Burlington & Emporia, KS. This is an excellent opportunity to join our physician-governed, hospital-employed established orthopedic group. In partnership with OrthoKansas, an established regional provider of choice for orthopedic services, Newman Regional Health (NRH) and Coffey Health System provide orthopedic and sports medicine services to patients across the community, serving several counties. Emporia is a university town with a strong sense of community. From a range of outdoor activities to the lively downtown, this welcoming community has many offerings for a new recruit. Burlington and Coffey County balance a rural, family-friendly environment of outstanding community parks, fishing lakes, and top-notch schools with the distinction of being home to the state’s only nuclear power generating station.

Highlights include:

• Strong base salary
• Productivity bonus structure
• CME allowance
• Paid relocation expenses
• Paid malpractice insurance
• 457 (b) deferred compensation plan starts on day 1
• 100% vested 401 (a) with employer contributions
• Generous time off

OrthoKansas is a regional orthopedic provider for the state of Kansas. We are the sole orthopedic group based in Lawrence, Kansas, with a nearly 50-year history of community service and an expanding regional presence. We are a growing group with seven orthopedists and two primary care sports medicine physicians. Join an excellent medical staff with leadership opportunities.

Please contact us today to learn more about this amazing opportunity!

At LMH Health, formerly Lawrence Memorial Hospital, our purpose is to be a partner for lifelong health. We were founded 100 years ago on the principle that everyone in our community is entitled to high-quality healthcare. Our health system includes a 174-bed not-for-profit hospital with the latest diagnostic and surgical technology, the new LMH Health West Campus facility, and 28 primary and specialty care clinics. Supported by more than 1,800 associates and 380 providers, we are dedicated to the health and wellness of our communities and it shows in our physician expertise, innovative care and high standards of clinical excellence.

We are proud of our work. And we regularly earn national and regional honors for our high-quality service, including:

• The Joint Commission recognized LMH Health with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Center, and with Certifications for Chest Pain and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We’re also one of only two health systems in Kansas to receive Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement.
• LMH Health is consistently recognized for leading the way in technological integration, being named as one of Digital Health's Most Wired programs by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.
• LMH Health was named a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Distinction Center+ for maternity care in 2018 and again in 2020.
• The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recognized LMH Health with the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award since 2018 and named us to the Target: Stroke Honor Roll in 2020.
• Becker’s Hospital Review has named LMH Health to its 100 Great Community Hospitals list every year since 2013.

Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County which has a population of over 112,000. It is located 45 miles from Kansas City, 30 miles from Topeka, the state capital and 45 miles from MCI, an international airport. It is a city rich in arts, culture and history. Boaters, golfers, hikers, birdwatchers and bikers can find challenging recreational opportunities for the whole family with more than 50 local parks and Clinton Lake state park.

The Lawrence school district is a top 10 metro school district and the seventh largest in the state. In addition, Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University; with several small public and private universities within a 60 mile radius.