Physician (Sports/Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon)
VOrthopedic SurgeryCharlotte, North Carolina, North Carolina1mo ago
~$755,990SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 25 reports
Reported by 26 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Sentara Health is recruiting an orthopedic surgeon — preferably a general orthopedic or adult hip & knee reconstruction surgeon — to join a regional musculoskeletal team at a new state-of-the-art hospital in Elizabeth City, NC, alongside 3 orthopedic surgeons, 2 sports medicine physicians, 3 APPs, and 6 athletic trainers. The employed position offers a competitive salary guarantee, sign-on and commencement bonuses, 46 days PTO, $7,500 CME allowance, and visa sponsorship.
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Elizabeth City, NCWork Shift
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Orthopedic Surgery PhysicianOverview:
Sentara Health is recruiting a top orthopedic surgeon to join our comprehensive musculoskeletal team in beautiful Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Exciting opportunity to join a regional center of orthopedic excellence with 3 experienced Orthopedic Surgeons and 2 experienced Sports Medicine Primary Care Physicians, 3 APPs and 6 athletic trainers.
All subspecialties are welcome to apply but experienced general orthopedic surgeon or adult hip & knee reconstruction trained surgeon preferred. Sentara has numerous formal relationships with both high school and college athletic programs in the area, including our own athletic training program for 4 local high schools and a local university.
Named One of the Top Five Large Health Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health and included On Forbes List of Best Employers!
New State-of-the-Art hospital opened fall of 2025 with fully integrated office located on the hospital campus.
Visa Sponsorship is available!
Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority: Sentara firmly believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.
You Can Expect:
High Volume, Employed Practice
Advanced Practice Providers
Beautiful Office Located on New Hospital Campus
Experienced Office and Clinical staff
New Mako Robot
All opportunities offer:
Competitive Salary Guarantee
Sign-On and Commencement Bonuses
Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
Malpractice and Tail coverage
$7,500 Annual CME allowance
46 Days Annual PTO
501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
An outdoorsman’s paradise for hunting, fishing, and boating!!
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and come to a community where the physicians are respected and truly appreciated and collegiality on the team is a top priority. Elizabeth City is located along the Pasquotank River and only a short drive to North Carolina’s Outer Banks Beaches. Local attractions include The Pines Golf & Country Club, Museum of the Albemarle, Encore Theater, many historic sites and an excellent boating community. 45 minutes to the amenities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach! https://youtu.be/v95jDAmR6q0
Contact Kay Miller; kmmille1@sentara.com
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Annual CME Allowance• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metProviders at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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