A Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon is being sought to join a busy practitioner. This opportunity is not available until the summer of 2006. Clinic call will initially be one in two with plans to recruit a third Orthopedist as soon as volume dictates. This is an employed position and the financial package includes a salary of $400,000 plus 100% of profits after overhead, 2 weeks of vacation, 1 week CME, 401(k) retirement, and a generous relocation/moving allowance that includes a house-hunting trip. A great location to work and to live! This community is located in the central part of the State. The metropolitan area has a population of 440,000. Primarily known for its southern hospitality and relaxed lifestyle, this location offers all of the amenities of a large city without the congestion or faster pace. Enjoy its year round mild climate, outdoor recreational activities and sporting events abound. Cultural events are also plentiful including Broadway productions, symphony, opera, and international art exhibits. The absence of HMOs coupled with a reasonable cost of living makes Mississippi a very attractive place to live and practice medicine!DBS9623