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UNC Health

Orthopedic Surgery Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Clayton, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Sports Medicine Physician diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

$200,480 / year median in North Carolina

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton, located in Clayton, North Carolina are currently seeking an

MD/DO, BE/BC

Orthopedic Surgeon to join their team full-time! Join an existing, stable group of 2 Orthopedic Surgeon Physicians, 1 Sports Medicine Physician and 2 APPs! Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery supported by the CORI Surgical System. Financial Package Competitive Annual Salary Generous Sign-On Bonus Full Benefits PTO Paid Malpractice 403B Retirement plans Schedule Full-time Alternating schedule between clinic and OR Clinic hours: Monday

Thursday | 7:45 am
5 pm, Friday | 7:45am
12 pm

Call:

Participate in unassigned hospital call, 1:7 or 1:8, as well as practice call rotation Requirements Candidates must be fellowship-trained in Total Joint (Adult Reconstruction/hip & knee arthroplasty) or Orthopedic Foot & Ankle to meet the practice's current patient-care needs. Fellowship training is essential to ensure advanced clinical judgment and operative skill for complex primary/revision cases and evidence-based techniques that support excellent outcomes and patient access close to home. Opportunities to support local High School athletic teams and events Supervising APPs There are no current needs within the group for fellows in sports medicine or shoulder/elbow Community Highlights Clayton, NC-part of Johnston County-offers a welcoming, fast-growing community ideal for physicians and their families. With excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to UNC Health resources, it is just 20 minutes from Raleigh and easily accessible via I-95 and I-40. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to both professional opportunities and recreational escapes. Please Contact Laura Oakes laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.

edu key words:

orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgeon, orthopaedics, ortho, arthroplasty, hip, knee, total joint

Job Details Legal Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity:

UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit:

UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at

Clayton Work Type:

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Day Job Location of Job:

US:

NC:

Clayton Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

Yes Contact Information Please Contact Laura Oakes laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu