Orthopedics Physician
RecruitWell
Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, USA
Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, USA
- Healthcare
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Joint Replacement
- Orthopedic Surgery
This position seeks a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery to join a physician-led nine-hospital healthcare system in eastern North Carolina. The role offers hospital privileges, shared call duties, and access to a robust total joint program with comprehensive specialty support and rehab services. The location provides a balanced lifestyle with proximity to outdoor activities and competitive compensation and benefits.
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina - Orthopedic Surgeon (Total Joint Focus)Key Requirements
- Availability: Position open due to retirement; immediate need
- Training: Orthopedic Surgery residency completion required
- Certification:BE/BC in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship: Joint Replacement / Adult Reconstruction fellowship preferred
- Licensure: Must obtain North Carolina medical license (or be eligible)
- Work Site: Hospital privileges at a regional medical center within a 9-hospital physician-led health system
- Schedule:Shared call
- Employed by a physician-led organization
- Privileges at a well-supported regional hospital
- Growing 9-hospital, physician-led healthcare system
- Opportunity created due to a senior surgeon's retirement
- Established practice: 3 surgeons + 3 Physician Assistants
- On-site radiology and physical therapy
- Clinic co-located with a rehab department (7 therapists, 5 therapy assistants, in-ground therapy pool)
- Robust total joint program with designated orthopedic & total joint floor
- Strong built-in referral network
- Supported by Orthopedic Service Line + orthopedic trauma team
- Comprehensive specialty support (cardiology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, critical care, wound care)
- Located off Interstate 95,• 1.5 hrs to Richmond, VA• 1.5 hrs to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill
- Near Lake Gaston - excellent for work-life balance
- Low cost of living
- Ideal for those who enjoy small-town charm with access to outdoor activities
- Recreational highlights: golf, water sports, fishing, hunting, camping, community theater, state parks
- Quality public and private schools
- Mild climate with all four seasons
- Close to both NC and VA beaches
- Competitive compensation
- Annual administrative stipend
- Relocation allowance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- 401k match + 457b retirement plan
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision
- Disability & life insurance
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness




