About this role
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Tupelo, MS is actively recruiting a BE/BC Spine Surgeon to join our well-established and expanding team! This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community that offers an excellent balance of clinical autonomy, surgical volume, and professional support.
Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Spine or Neuro Spine is required. This role offers a collaborative healthcare environment with a balanced workload and rewarding experience.
Practice Highlights
• Established, high-demand orthopaedic spine surgery practice with immediate patient volume
• Proven market demand and strong referral network from day one
• 1:5 general ortho call rotation with referred patients only
• No emergency department or hospital call responsibilities
Clinical Opportunity
• Bread and butter spine practice
• Provide longitudinal patient care with comprehensive follow-up
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
Collaborative Physician Team
Join a highly respected multispecialty orthopaedic group featuring:
• 5 orthopaedic surgeons
• 4 nurse practitioners
• 2 physician assistants
Facilities & Technology
• Four clinic locations across the region, including a flagship site in Tupelo
• Affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center
• Surgical access at North Mississippi Surgery Center, recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation's top ambulatory surgery centers (Top 16% nationally)
• Modern, technology-enabled practice utilizing ModMed EMR
MSMOC combines the support of a high-functioning clinical infrastructure with the autonomy of private practice, allowing physicians to thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.
Compensation and Benefits
• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
• High patient volume and immediate referrals
• Guaranteed base salary + productivity bonus as an associate
• Partnership | No buy-in required for partnership eligibility
• Additional income potential as a partner
• Orthopaedic-led network committed to your success
• Clinical autonomy with strong peer support
• Annual USOP Physician Meeting
• Physician Governance Board
• Health/Medical
• Company-paid malpractice
• 401K with employer contribution
• PTO and CME Allowance
• Orthopaedic-led private practice network focused on your success
• Includes Andrews Sports Medicine and Mississippi Sports Medicine
Our practice is built on achieving financial success while offering exceptional work-life balance. Visit our website to learn more about our practice and our team!
Admitting Hospital and Surgery Center:
• North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo Hospital
• North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Recognized as one of the nation's top ASCs by U.S. News & World Report (Top 16% of 4,300+ facilities nationwide)
Why Tupelo, MS – A Community Where Orthopaedic Surgeons and Families Thrive
Surgeon-Driven Benefits:
• Established Referral Networks: Strong regional relationships and a loyal patient base provide consistent surgical volume and opportunities to build a robust adult reconstruction practice.
• Access to North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America, surgeons benefit from a wide range of cases without the demands of Level I trauma.
• Streamlined OR Access: Enjoy efficient scheduling and case turnover at both hospital and ASC locations, including the North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Physician Autonomy: Join a team that values your expertise—practice with independence while supported by a collaborative multispecialty orthopaedic group and a physician-led platform.
• Work-Life Balance: Manageable call rotation (1:5, no ED/hospital call) allows you to focus on patient care and professional growth, without burnout.
Family-Focused Advantages:
• Safe, Family-Friendly Environment: Tupelo is consistently ranked as one of Mississippi's safest cities, with welcoming neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.
• Top-Rated Schools: Access excellent public and private school options, including top-ranked Tupelo Public School District and well-regarded independent academies.
• Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs, short commute times, and access to top-tier amenities.
• Outdoor Recreation & Green Spaces: Families can explore Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, local biking trails, fishing spots, and community parks.
• Cultural Enrichment: The birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo offers a lively arts and music scene, festivals, farmers markets, and a walkable downtown with shops and dining.
• Easy Weekend Getaways: Just a few hours from Gulf Coast beaches, Santa Rosa, Biloxi, and Gulf Shores—plus convenient access to Memphis and Birmingham for city visits or travel.
THE USOP Advantage: Orthopaedic-Led, Business-Backed: MSMOC is a proud partner of U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) — an orthopaedic-founded, led, and owned organization. USOP is uniquely structured to empower surgeons with clinical autonomy while providing best-in-class business infrastructure to support practice growth and operational excellence.