Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Opportunity in 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.