Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon - Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Orthopedic Surgeon – Joint Replacement

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

A community-based orthopedic surgery practice in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a primary focus on total joint replacement surgery to meet a significant community need. New graduates and visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

The selected surgeon will join a regional orthopedic service line, providing comprehensive orthopedic care across eastern North Carolina and benefiting from strong collaboration with subspecialty and trauma teams.

Opportunity Highlights include:

• Employment within a physician-led healthcare organization
• Hospital privileges at a community hospital
• Opportunity created by physician retirement
• Established practice with 3 orthopedic surgeons and 4 advanced practice providers
• On-site radiology and physical therapy support
• Clinic co-located with a rehabilitation department, including:
• 7 therapists and 5 therapy assistants
• In-ground therapy pool ,
• Established total joint program with a dedicated orthopedic and joint replacement unit
• Built-in referral network
• Shared call coverage
• Strong support from a regional orthopedic service line and an orthopedic trauma team at a nearby tertiary medical center
• Full spectrum of specialty care support, including:
• Cardiology
• Nephrology
• General Surgery
• Urology
• Critical Care
• Wound Care
• Convenient location along Interstate 95, approximately 1.5 hours from Richmond, Virginia, and 1.5 hours from the Research Triangle (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill)
• Close proximity to Lake Gaston, offering excellent work–life balance
• Affordable cost of living

Education & Training

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency program
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Replacement preferred but not required
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Certification & Licensure

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
• Eligible for hospital privileges
• Visa candidates welcome (must meet applicable federal and state requirements)

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits include:

• Annual administrative stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Retirement plans with employer matching (401(k)/457 options)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance

Additional opportunities may include state and regional loan-repayment programs, sign-on bonuses, income guarantees, and residency or fellowship commitment stipends for qualified candidates.