Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / North Carolina / Permanent / Orthopaedic Surgeon - 30 minutes from Winston-Salem, NC Job

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Join our practice as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in a supportive environment with a dedicated team. Our facility is equipped to provide comprehensive care, and we are located in the scenic northwestern section of North Carolina, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Description

• There are currently two physicians and three mid-level providers on staff.
• Office hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Friday.
• Physicians see an average of 30 patients per day, per provider, in the office.
• On-call: Will be 1:3 with the new physician for second call. Mid-levels take first call (fewer calls to physicians at night). Call days average about 10 days a month, but scheduling is flexible.
• Typical in-office procedures performed include:
  • X-rays (Radiology Technicians on staff)
  • Fracture reductions
  • Casting
  • Joint injections
• Day Surgery/Operating Room procedures (no robotics):
  • Total hip replacement, including Direct Anterior Approach using the HANA Table
  • Total knee replacement
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Fracture work
  • Arthroscopy
  • Trauma
  • General Orthopaedic cases
• Operating Room procedures are 5 days a week. Start time is 7:30 am in the O.R., Monday-Friday, based on need by the provider.

Compensation

• Base Salary plus wRVU Incentive: Base annual $500,000.00 with wRVU incentive of $70.00 for each eligible wRVU exceeding 713 monthly. Incentives are paid in the month following.
• Sign-on Bonus: $50,000.00 paid in 2 equal payments at the beginning of Agreement years 1 and 2.
• Call Pay: Surgeons are second call with $500.00 paid per 24-hour period of on-call.
• CME: 5 days and up to $6,000.00 annually, no carryover.
• Relocation: $25,000.00 for eligible expenses directly related to relocation.
• Benefits: BCBS NC State Health Plan, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, multiple life insurance plans, Short and Long-Term Disability. All are available for purchase at the same rate as all other employees.
• Retirement: NRH is not-for-profit so our plans are 403(b) and 457(b) for retirement with AIG/Valic.

Community Overview

We are in a primarily rural area but very close to larger cities. Winston Salem is 30 minutes away, Greensboro is about 1.5 hours away, and Charlotte is around 2 hours. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just 20 minutes from our location, offering beautiful scenery and outdoor activities.