Orthopedic Joint Arthroplasty Surgery Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern

DescriptionUNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park in Lumberton, NC seeks a Joint Arthroplasty Surgeon to join a growing group of surgeons providing hip and knee joint arthroplasty and general orthopedic care to southern North Carolina and northern South Carolina residents. The practice capitalizes on employment with UNC Health Medical Group (UNCHMG), a physician-led entity, and supports teaching medical students and residents.HIGHLIGHTSJoin a busy practice of 4 Orthopaedic Surgeons (2 Sports Medicine/General, 1 SM/Hand/General, 1 General/Joints), 5 APPs, a complex foot/ankle podiatrist, and a pain medicine physician with an extensive background in spine.70th%ile+ volume potential includes general orthopedics and the only surgeon specializing in hip/knee casesDedicated OR block timePractice located in Health Park with an ASCEPIC EMR with Abridge AI Documentation supportPractice hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pmGeneral ortho call 1:4 or better at one hospital, UNC Health SoutheasternCompetitive compensation package with base salary, RVU and quality bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, 403b with attractive match, 457b, CME, medical malpractice coverage, paid vacation, relocation, signing bonus and moreMedical student and resident teaching opportunities available through Campbell University School of Osteopathic MedicineREQUIREMENTSUnrestricted MD/DO license in NC or eligibleBC/BE in Orthopedic SurgeryAdult Reconstructive Fellowship training preferredMust meet criteria for medical staff credentials at UNC Health SoutheasternCOMMUNITYNorth Carolina, a popular inward bound state for young professionals, families and retirees, boasts a top -notch quality of life with a low cost of living. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, with four unique seasons, North Carolina is an outdoor wonderland. We are home to the Research Triangle Park and some of the best public and private colleges in the country, yielding a solid job market and economy, college and professional sports, a fabulous food and drink scene, and diverse cultural opportunities.Located in Robeson County, Lumberton, North Carolina is ideally located on I-95 just 20 minutes north of the South Carolina border. Lumberton is 30-miutes from Fayetteville, North Carolina's sixth largest city, offering several shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Lumberton is an hour away from the sought after golf courses and spa in Pinehurst, one-and-a-half hours from Raleigh & popular beach cities of Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, and two-and-a-half hours from Charlotte.Location Highlights - Living in Lumberton, NCAffordable cost of living with a range of housing optionsHome to and near UNC Pembroke and Robeson Community CollegeEnjoy mild winters and a temperate climate year-roundAccess to outdoor recreation, including lakes, rivers, golf courses, and nature trailsCultural attractions and local wineriesConveniently located near beaches and the mountains for easy weekend getawaysRich cultural diversity and a welcoming communityABOUT USUNC Health Southeastern is a non-profit, comprehensive health care system, with a market draw of 175K. UNC Health Southeastern licensed for 337 beds offers a combination of acute care, intensive care and psychiatric services to more than 13,000 inpatients and 60,000 emergency patients annually. Southeastern is proud to have a large group of medical students and three residency programs (FM, IM, EM) and a cardiology fellowship operating and rotating on our campus and 30+ clinics. There are more than 135 physicians on the active medical staff.UNC Health Medical Group (UNCHMG) includes primary care and specialty. Being part of UNCMG means a partnership with the UNC Health Care System. Our approach to health care is forward thinking and provides not only the stability of a strong network but also continued autonomy. Practices function as a network but are recognized individually. Because the network is physician-led, we factor the needs of the practices and physicians into the operating model. We bring diverse areas of expertise to your practice, allowing you and your staff to focus on what you do best - providing excellent patient care.UNC Health is an award-winning, not-for-profit integrated health care system committed to delivering state-of-the-art health care and outstanding service to patients. North Carolina's largest academic health system, we proactively focus on healthy-based, personalized care while we change the course of people's lives. Headquartered in Chapel Hill and affiliated with the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, UNC Health currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, 16 hospitals across 20 campuses statewide.CONTACTCindy Leonard, Physician RecruiterCindy.Leonard@unchealth.unc.eduCell: (336) 736-6382Other information:Education Requirements:Meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.Licensure/Certification Requirements:Board Certified OrthopedicsDEA;ACLS;MDKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.REASONING ABILITYHigh-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills are essential in order to diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNorth Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Orthopedics.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Health Medical GroupOrganization Unit: UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health ParkWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:LumbertonExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.