Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Tupelo, MS is actively recruiting a BE/BC Spine Surgeon to join our well-established and expanding team! This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community that offers an excellent balance of clinical autonomy, surgical volume, and professional support.
Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Spine or Neuro Spine is required. This role offers a collaborative healthcare environment with a balanced workload and rewarding experience.
2026 fellows are welcome to apply!
Compensation and Benefits
Join as Associate Physician with guaranteed base salary with performance-based bonus incentives
Partnership track after 2 years with additional income opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options
Residency or Fellowship Stipend available
Sign-on Bonus
About MSMOC in Tupelo
MSMOC in Tupelo is a well-established, physician-led practice providing advanced, patient-centered musculoskeletal care across the region. Formerly known as the Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi, the practice unified under the MSMOC brand in 2025 as part of a physician-led initiative, aligning with fellow USOP partners Mississippi Sports Medicine in Jackson and Oxford Ortho in Oxford, MS.
Expert Multispecialty Team : 5 orthopaedic surgeons, 4 nurse practitioners, and 2 physician assistants working collaboratively across subspecialties.
Regional Access : 4 clinic locations, including a flagship site in Tupelo, providing high-quality care close to home.
Technology-Enabled Practice : Utilizes the ModMed EMR for efficient, integrated documentation and clinical workflows.
Comprehensive Services : Expertise in sports medicine , joint replacement , hand, wrist, and elbow , and foot and ankle surgery .
Manageable Call Schedule : 1:5 rotation covering only referred patients no emergency department or hospital call required .
ASC : Recognized as one of the nation s top ASCs by U.S. News & World Report (Top 16% of 4,300+ facilities nationwide!)
Our practice is built on achieving financial success while offering exceptional work-life balance. Visit our website to learn more about our practice and our team!
Admitting Hospital and Surgery Center:
North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo Hospital
North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center
Recognized as one of the nation s top ASCs by U.S. News & World Report (Top 16% of 4,300+ facilities nationwide)
Why Tupelo, MS A Community Where Orthopaedic Surgeons and Families Thrive
Surgeon-Driven Benefits:
Established Referral Networks : Strong regional relationships and a loyal patient base provide consistent surgical volume and opportunities to build a robust adult reconstruction practice.
Proximity to High-Acuity Cases : With access to North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo , the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America, surgeons benefit from a wide range of complex cases without the demands of Level I trauma.
Streamlined OR Access : Enjoy efficient scheduling and case turnover at both hospital and ASC locations, including the North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center .
Physician Autonomy : Join a team that values your expertise practice with independence while supported by a collaborative multispecialty orthopaedic group and a physician-led platform.
Work-Life Balance : Manageable call rotation (1:5, no ED/hospital call) allows you to focus on patient care and professional growth, without burnout.
Family-Focused Advantages:
Safe, Family-Friendly Environment : Tupelo is consistently ranked as one of Mississippi s safest cities, with welcoming neighborhoods and a strong sense of community.
Top-Rated Schools : Access excellent public and private school options, including top-ranked Tupelo Public School District and well-regarded independent academies.
Affordable Cost of Living : Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs, short commute times, and access to top-tier amenities.
Outdoor Recreation & Green Spaces : Families can explore Natchez Trace Parkway , Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo , local biking trails, fishing spots, and community parks.
Cultural Enrichment : The birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo offers a lively arts and music scene, festivals, farmers markets, and a walkable downtown with shops and dining.
Easy Weekend Getaways : Just a few hours from Gulf Coast beaches , Santa Rosa , Biloxi , and Gulf Shores plus convenient access to Memphis and Birmingham for city visits or travel.
THE USOP Advantage: Orthopaedic-Led, Business-Backed:
MSMOC is a proud partner of U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) an orthopaedic-founded, led, and owned organization. USOP is uniquely structured to empower surgeons with clinical autonomy while providing best-in-class business infrastructure to support practice growth and operational excellence.
50% Physician Ownership : Surgeons maintain meaningful equity and influence within the organization.
Physician Board : Provides governance and ensures that clinical insight drives strategy, growth, and innovation across the platform with representation from each practice.
Centralized Business Support :
Finance & Operations
Human Resources & Recruitment
Compliance, IT & Marketing
Strategic Growth & Development
Collaborative Physician Network : Engage in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and innovation through a nationwide cohort of leading orthopaedic groups.
Nationally Recognized Partner Practices include Andrews Sports Medicine, Mississippi Sports Medicine, and many more across the Southeastern U.S.!
Operating across 3 states : Alabama , Mississippi , and Louisiana
A growing network of over 250 providers
Supported by a dedicated team of 1,600+ employees across 55+ locations