Orthopedic Surgery Physician (MD/DO) - Per Diem - UNC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Lenoir

UNC Health•Kinston, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Lenoir, in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, is seeking per diem orthopedic surgeon physicians to join its existing general orthopedic surgery group in Kinston, North Carolina. The position is open to an experienced physician or an exemplary new graduate. Total joint fellowship training or substantial experience in total joint replacement is preferred. The position involves 24-hour call shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., with predominantly weekend coverage and some weekday coverage. The practice uses Epic and Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery by Stryker. The physician generally works in a medical office setting with a usually moderate noise level. The financial package includes a competitive hourly per diem rate, paid malpractice, and travel and lodging subject to organizational travel-policy reimbursement limits. This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, and is not a state-employed position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Active membership on the Rex Hospital Medical Staff, including meeting its board-certification requirements.
Board certification in orthopedic surgery.
North Carolina medical license.
DEA license.
Ability to communicate proficiently in English.
High-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills to diagnose medical and clinical issues.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Total joint fellowship training or substantial experience in total joint replacement.
BLS/ACLS certification.
An experienced physician or exemplary new graduate is considered.

Responsibilities

Provide general orthopedic surgery care.
Diagnose medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Participate in 24-hour call shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., primarily on weekends, with some weekday coverage.