Spine Surgeon-Neuro or Ortho fellowship trained-Hattiesburg, MS

Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, in collaboration with Merit Health Wesley, is seeking a fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon to join their team in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA is a leading orthopedic and sports medicine clinic, featuring a large, state-of-the-art facility. The practice proudly serves as the official team doctors for The University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University, and Pearl River Community College.

This prestigious single-specialty group practice has been serving the community for over 35 years and specializes in Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle, Neurology, Hand & Upper Extremity, Joint Replacement, Spine & NeuroSpine, and Neurosurgery.

• The compensation package is competitive and negotiable, with physicians earning well above the MGMA median.
• The practice offers an excellent work-life balance and enjoys a stellar reputation within the community.

Community Information:

Hattiesburg, known as the "Hub City," is the birthplace of rock and roll and is now recognized as one of the top cities worldwide for public art. The vibrant local community, home to artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs, offers an array of recreational activities, including four golf courses, a country club, glamping, camping, fishing, kayaking, a zoo, 44 miles of bicycle trails, and 500 dining options. Hattiesburg is also listed as one of the top 11 places to experience public art, according to an online travel and leisure magazine.

The city boasts excellent primary and secondary public education, as well as higher education options through The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. With a low cost of living and a central location between New Orleans, Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS, Hattiesburg offers a great quality of life.

The Greater Hattiesburg area has a population of 140,000 and enjoys a mild climate, with winter temperatures averaging 48°F and summer temperatures averaging 80°F. The city is served by a regional airport with daily flights to Chicago and Dallas, and other airports are just over an hour away.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.