Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / North Carolina / Locum Tenens /OrthopedicSurgeon in Salisbury, NC ? Affordable Living, and a Rewarding Mission!E

Robotic-assisted total joint practice with strong benefits and loan repayment eligibility. Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon (Total Joint) — locum/perm opportunities in Salisbury, NC (near Charlotte & Lake Norman). Mon–Fri 7:00–15:30; federal appointment at Salisbury VA Medical Center; full-time with generous P/T/O, retirement, federal insurance, CME stipend; possible sign-on/relocation. - MD/DO with completed residency - Board certified/eligible in Orthopedics - Full, unrestricted US medical license - Fellowship training/experience in total joint and revisions preferred - U.S. citizenship or eligible per VA policy

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is actively seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon interested in expanding a busy Orthopedic Total Joint practice that currently utilizes a CORI robot. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who have served our country. This position is based in the Surgery Service Line at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. The Orthopedic service operates under the overall management of the Section Chief of Orthopedics. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive surgical and clinical services, and for complying with established policies within the Department of Surgery/Orthopedic section.

Academic Affiliation: Atrium Wake Forest Baptist and Atrium Affiliations

Compensation & Benefit Package:

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50 55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Requirements:
• Board Certified/ Eligible
• Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Residency Training must have been completed, approved by the secretary of Veteran Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• U.S. Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Preferred Experience: Board Certified and Fellowship trained for Total Joint Replacement and Revisions. Experience in developing an outpatient program as well as a revision total joint program.

Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for those that qualify.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program.



Working Hours: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm