Job Description

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

NTT or T/TT

Upper Extremity, Hand, and Microvascular Surgeon

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri, School of Medicine is seeking an Upper Extremity, Hand, and Microvascular Surgeon to join its thriving academic center and Level 1 Trauma Center. Our reputation for patient care, education and research has made us one of the fastest growing practices in the Midwest, anchored by the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI).  

The MOI opened in 2010 as the largest freestanding and most comprehensive Orthopaedic center in the region and recently completed our expansion.  Our practice offers the following benefits to enhance your career:

• Lucrative financial and benefits package.
• Strong accredited residency and fellowship programs.
• Effective balance of clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Resources for cutting edge basic, translational and clinical science research.    

Columbia, home of the University of Missouri and a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in Division I sports, is a dynamic college town of 110,000 residents with small-town convenience and warmth with big-city service and amenities. It has consistently been recognized by Consumer’s Digest and Money Magazine as one of the top places to live in the U.S. and was listed in the book 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family. Cost of living rates are noticeably lower compared to many U.S. cities. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Orthopaedic Surgeon board eligible or board certified.
• Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular fellowship trained.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

Our Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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