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Surgery - General Physician

Britt Medical Search Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
West Plains, MO Full-time Surgeon

At a glance

Surgeon role posted by Britt Medical Search, a recruiter. West Plains, MO · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $400,000–$657,345 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Britt Medical Search has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$400,000 – $657,345
What the middle half of surgeon roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 135 postings that stated pay, median $506,346. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleSurgeon
LocationWest Plains, MO
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Perform upper-extremity surgery involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
  • Share call with the orthopedic group while handling both inpatient and outpatient cases
  • Help develop and grow the upper-extremity service line
  • Use robotic-assisted technology and advanced imaging to support joint replacement procedures

What you bring

  • You are board-certified or board-eligible in orthopedic surgery, with an upper-extremity focus

Who this fits

This role suits an orthopedic surgeon focused on upper-extremity procedures, with APP and surgical team support. J1 and H1B applicants are welcome, and the location qualifies for J1 waivers through the Delta Regional Authority.

From the recruiter

Seeking BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus in Upper Extremities to join our growing, progressive orthopedic team in beautiful southern Missouri.

  • Mako SmartRobotics platform - With the addition of Mako robotic-assisted technology, we're elevating joint replacement precision and outcomes, providing surgeons with advanced tools to deliver exceptional care.
  • Modern OR suites and advanced imaging
  • Dedicated surgical staff and experienced anesthesia team
  • Collaborative, team-oriented medical staff
  • Focus on upper extremity procedures including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand
  • Strong existing referral base
  • Balanced mix of outpatient and inpatient surgery
  • Call shared within orthopedic group
  • Opportunity to shape and expand upper extremity services
  • Excellent APP support

The area is in an underserved area and we do accept J1 and H1B applicants. We are also located in the Delta Regional Authority which has no limit on J1 waivers and there is no waiver application deadline.

Join an accredited regional referral facility, servicing approximately 180,000 population in a nine-county area in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas. Over 100 active physicians are on the medical staff comprised of half primary care and half specialists. A number of services not normally found in rural areas are provided. For example, we have exceptionally strong programs in areas of interventional and non-interventional cardiology, obstetrics, pulmonology, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic and general surgery. Additionally, hospital provides medical and radiation oncology services and has extensive outreach programs.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Student loan support options
  • CME allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • J1 and H1B candidates welcome

The Community:

This area is the center of trade for a 50-mile radius. The area's educational opportunities are excellent with public and private schools. Also, the local campus of Missouri State University provides academic and vocational education programs which include a registered and practical nursing program plus a respiratory care school. The area has prospered as a result of its central location for trade-in southern Missouri as well as the growth of its educational and health services.

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