Orthopedic Hand Surgery Opening in Missouri-Located in Joplin, MO - just 70 miles from Springfield.-Full-time, permanent opening.-Hospital-employed position.About the Opportunity-Seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained hand surgeon.-Physician-driven and fully integrated healthcare delivery system offers large referral base.-Hospital employed position.-Work with highly reputable, board certified, fellowship-trained surgeons.-Maintain excellent work-life balance with comfortable call and clinic schedule.-Professional support services and marketing are provided by the health system.-Enjoy a fully integrated healthcare delivery system with large primary care and multi-specialty medical staff.-Teaching opportunities are available for medical students and residents.-Excellent benefits package including CME allowance, paid relocation assistance, paid malpractice, tail coverage, and more.-FREE, expert advice from a specialized support team to reduce your student loans.-New, near-site, state-of-the art day care/learning center is available exclusively for children of employees.The Community-Appreciate an excellent quality of life in Joplin, Missouri, a progressive, medium-size town offering big-city amenities.-Fourth largest metropolitan area in the state offers a low cost of living and strong local economy.-No commute. Beautiful neighborhoods located within a 5 minute drive from the clinic and hospital.-Delight in arts and culture with the annual arts festival, numerous public murals and local theaters.-Enjoy an active lifestyle with activities including golf, tennis, running, and hiking the scenic chert bluffs.-Easy access to nearby streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking and boating.-Abundant parks and multiple aquatic centers.-Family-oriented with great public, private and parochial schools, several colleges and a university.-Joplin is proud to be the home of the new KCU-Joplin medical school campus, with 150+ students enrolled in 2017.