Job Description

The University of Missouri School of  Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 

Traumatologist

The University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking an additional Traumatologist to join our team at Cox Health in Springfield, Missouri. Our reputation for patient care, education and research has made us one of the fastest growing practices in the Midwest. We are anchored by the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) which is the largest and most comprehensive freestanding orthopaedic center in the region.

A few highlights include:

• Join a team of 5 Orthopaedic Traumatologists. 110K ER visits per year with >3,000 trauma activations annually.  
• Enjoy perks of an academic center appointment at a large level 1 trauma hospital.
• Call split of 1 out of 6 weekends, 1 day per week.
• 13 dedicated orthopaedic trauma ORs per week.  Protected OR time on weekends.
• 24/7 first call coverage by team of 10 full time APCs, or resident.
• Full time support/coverage from team of Trauma ACS surgeons.
• Large volume of complex trauma cases including pelvis/acetabular cases, peri-articular fractures, periprosthetic fractures and care for the multiply injured patient.
• Teaching opportunities with residents, orthopaedic trauma fellows, PA students and medical students.
• Excellent rapport with other services (Trauma ACS, Vascular, Urology, etc).

CoxHealth

Founded in 1906, CoxHealth is a 6-hospital, not-for-profit hospital which is locally controlled by a board of directors. It serves a 25-county region of southwest Missouri and northeast Arkansas. Cox Medical Center South is the jewel of the Medical Mile. Located on the southern edge of Springfield, this full-service facility has been serving physicians and their patients since 1985. The growing campus includes many physician offices, a Level I Trauma Center, the Dee Ann White Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Jared Neuroscience Center and more.

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.

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