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Spine Surgeon Opportunity – Huntsville, AL
Join an outstanding orthopaedic team with SportsMED Orthopaedic Specialists.
Position Overview
SportsMED is actively seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon to join our thriving team in Huntsville, Alabama. This unique position offers the ideal candidate the opportunity to collaborate within a leading healthcare environment, ensuring a balanced workload and rewarding experience while building a successful practice.
Key Highlights
Founded in 1995, SportsMED has evolved into one of Alabama’s largest and most diverse orthopaedic and spine care centers, embodying our commitment to orthopaedic excellence.
Education & Experience Requirements
SportsMED is a proud partner of U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP), a physician-led platform offering comprehensive business support while maintaining clinical autonomy.
Join an outstanding orthopaedic team with SportsMED Orthopaedic Specialists.
Position Overview
SportsMED is actively seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon to join our thriving team in Huntsville, Alabama. This unique position offers the ideal candidate the opportunity to collaborate within a leading healthcare environment, ensuring a balanced workload and rewarding experience while building a successful practice.
Key Highlights
- Join as an Associate Physician with a guaranteed salary, bonus incentives, and an excellent benefits package.
- Enjoy paid time off to maintain work-life balance and professional development.
- Partnership track after 2 years with additional income opportunities.
Founded in 1995, SportsMED has evolved into one of Alabama’s largest and most diverse orthopaedic and spine care centers, embodying our commitment to orthopaedic excellence.
- Well-established group of 25 physicians and 24 advanced practice providers.
- Four practice locations equipped with comprehensive ancillaries:
- MRI, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, DME, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Urgent Care, and Injection facilities.
- ModMed EMR system and a brand-new ASC opening in 2026.
Education & Experience Requirements
- BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Completion of Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
- Fellowship training or planned fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine.
- Strong communication skills and a patient-focused, collaborative approach.
- Eligible for or holding a valid Alabama medical license.
SportsMED is a proud partner of U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP), a physician-led platform offering comprehensive business support while maintaining clinical autonomy.
- USOP empowers physicians with 50% ownership and direct involvement in key decisions.
- Physician board with physician representative from each practice. This structure guarantees that the priorities and expertise of practicing physicians guide the direction of the entire platform.
- Access to advanced business resources in finance, recruitment, IT, HR, marketing, and compliance.
- Operates across 3 states: Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
- Includes 10 practices, 55 locations, 140 physicians, 110 non-physician providers, and a total of 1,640 employees.
- Partner practices include:
- Sports Med Orthopaedic Specialists
- Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
- Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
- Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
- Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic
- Oxford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
- Orthopaedic Associates of New Orleans
- Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi
- Fastest-Growing City: Huntsville has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., with its metro population projected to exceed 500,000 by 2030.
- Top Place to Raise a Family: In 2023, Huntsville was ranked as the #1 Best Place to Live for Families in the U.S., thanks to its affordability, quality of life, and strong job market.
- Thriving Tech Sector: The city ranks 5th among the best Southern metro areas for tech development, with a 17.9% growth in tech employment over the past five years.
- Economic Growth: Huntsville was named the #1 Best Job Market in the U.S. in 2023, reflecting its robust economy and low unemployment rate.
- Cultural and Recreational Amenities: The city offers a rich array of cultural and recreational activities, including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, and Monte Sano State Park.
- Educational Excellence: Huntsville's public school system boasts a 92% high school graduation rate, and the city is home to several esteemed institutions of higher learning.
- Proximity to Beaches: Huntsville is about a 5-hour drive from the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama.
- Proximity to Airports: Huntsville is served by the Huntsville International Airport (HSV), offering convenient access to both domestic and international flights. Additionally, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is about a 1.5-hour drive away.
