Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in Missouri
Orthopedic Surgeon jobs in Missouri draw consistent demand from a healthcare market anchored in large academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and a growing network of outpatient surgical facilities. Most hiring concentrates in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where employers such as BJC HealthCare, Children's Mercy Hospital, and Mercy Health maintain orthopedic programs at multiple levels of seniority. Subspecialties seeing the most consistent openings include sports medicine, joint reconstruction, and spine surgery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Physician
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital Southeast
- JR256453
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Hospital Southeast is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our practice in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Our Mercy Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team consists of 5 physicians, 6 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.
Mercy Southeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- 2-year income guarantee $890k plus $100k sign-on bonus!
- Brand New: Center for Integrated Services, featuring a full Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program.
- In-office x-ray and casting.
- Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population.
- System-wide Epic EMR.
This Position Offers:
- Up to $20,000 in relocation
- As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
- Annual $5,000 CME allowance
- Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
- Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
- Occurrence-based malpractice plan
- H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted
Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
Nestled along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The community features a lively downtown with local shops, delicious dining, and beautiful riverfront views. Home to Southeast Missouri State University and its Division I athletics, Cape also boasts Missouri’s top-ranked Dalhousie Golf Club and the Cape Catfish baseball team — making it a vibrant, family-friendly place to live, work, and play.
Your life is our life’s work
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
For more information, please contact Camryn Rivenburgh. Telephone: 573-902-2676 | Email: Camryn.Rivenburgh@Mercy.net
- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Physician
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital Southeast
- JR256453
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Hospital Southeast is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our practice in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Our Mercy Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team consists of 5 physicians, 6 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.
Mercy Southeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- 2-year income guarantee $890k plus $100k sign-on bonus!
- Brand New: Center for Integrated Services, featuring a full Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program.
- In-office x-ray and casting.
- Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population.
- System-wide Epic EMR.
This Position Offers:
- Up to $20,000 in relocation
- As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- 4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
- Annual $5,000 CME allowance
- Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
- Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
- Occurrence-based malpractice plan
- H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted
Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
Nestled along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The community features a lively downtown with local shops, delicious dining, and beautiful riverfront views. Home to Southeast Missouri State University and its Division I athletics, Cape also boasts Missouri’s top-ranked Dalhousie Golf Club and the Cape Catfish baseball team — making it a vibrant, family-friendly place to live, work, and play.
Your life is our life’s work
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
For more information, please contact Camryn Rivenburgh. Telephone: 573-902-2676 | Email: Camryn.Rivenburgh@Mercy.net
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic surgeon jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri medical license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program totaling at least five years
- Board certification or active candidacy with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Current DEA registration and ability to obtain Missouri controlled substance credentials
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as sports medicine, spine, or joint reconstruction
- Active or eligibility for hospital privileges and credentialing at a Missouri facility
Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a orthopedic surgeon in Missouri?
You must hold an active medical license from the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, which requires completing medical school, passing the USMLE steps, and finishing an accredited orthopedic surgery residency. After residency, most Missouri employers expect board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship training in a subspecialty strengthens candidacy at academic centers such as those affiliated with Washington University or the University of Missouri.
How much do orthopedic surgeons make in Missouri?
Orthopedic surgeons in Missouri earn a median of about $842,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $114,340 for the lowest 10% to over $869,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire orthopedic surgeons in Missouri?
Missouri orthopedic surgeon roles are posted by Mercy and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's largest health systems operate orthopedic service lines across multiple campuses, making them among the most active and consistent sources of full-time openings in the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most orthopedic surgeon jobs?
Festus, Joplin, and Bridgeton account for the largest share of orthopedic surgeon openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers and large regional health systems, while Kansas City's demand is driven by major multisite employers and a strong sports medicine market, and Springfield serves as the anchor for orthopedic care across southwest Missouri's broader regional referral network.
How can I get hired as a orthopedic surgeon in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing residency and pursuing a fellowship at a Missouri institution, since large employers such as BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health regularly recruit new attendings directly from their affiliated training programs. Candidates without independent practice experience should target locum tenens assignments or junior attending roles at community hospitals in smaller Missouri markets, where competition is lower. Obtaining Missouri licensure and board candidacy status before applying gives candidates a concrete hiring edge over those still finishing training out of state.
Where can I find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to orthopedic surgeon jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty, preferred location, and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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