General Orthopedic Surgeon - Hospital Employed (J-1 Visa Eligible) | Natchez, MS

Job Description

Merit Health Natchez is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a highly respected, hospital-employed group in Natchez, Mississippi . This full-time role offers immediate high-volume patient demand, strong clinical support, and a quick ramp-up period serving a regional service area of over 80,000 residents across Mississippi and Louisiana .

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)


• General orthopedics


• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia


• High volume, quick ramp-up


• A full range of specialized services, including joint replacement, sports medicine, and advanced diagnostic testing


• Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community


• Shared call with an experienced team


• Office space available


• Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists


• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support


• Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff


• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows


• Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons


• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training


• J1 visa support IS available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous compensation with bonus incentives


• Relocation assistance


• Commencement bonus


• Medical loan repayment assistance


• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates


• Malpractice


• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)


• Paid CME time with annual allowance


• Personal time off (PTO)