Orthopedic Surgeon with Upper Extremities Focus Opportunity in North Carolina

About the Role

We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon with a primary focus on upper extremities to join Iredell Orthopedic Center. This position involves seeing patients in both Statesville and Mooresville. The role is an employed position with Iredell Physician Network, affiliated with Iredell Health System.

Iredell Health System is a locally owned and managed 501c3 nonprofit organization serving Iredell, Alexander, and Catawba counties. Our system includes a 247-bed hospital, Iredell Memorial, and a network of 30 practices, including 13 primary care clinics, 12 specialty groups, 3 ambulatory surgery centers, and 2 urgent cares.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized orthopedic care with a focus on upper extremities.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure positive and effective patient experiences.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and work effectively with others.
• Serve patients without prejudice or judgment, regardless of lifestyle, race, economic status, age, or religious affiliation.

Requirements

• Active NC Medical License and DEA.
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Experience or focus on upper extremities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team environment.

Benefits

• 2-year guarantee with incentive bonuses available.
• CME allowance and reimbursement.
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tax-deferred annuity plan.
• Medical and dependent day care reimbursement accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Cancer/Critical Illness insurance.
• Supplemental insurance policies.
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Phone stipend.

About the Organization

Iredell Health System is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with warmth and compassion. Our system includes:

• A 247-bed hospital, Iredell Memorial, the county’s largest and only nonprofit hospital.
• Iredell Physician Network, comprising 64 providers across 12 specialty clinics and 13 primary care practices, as well as two urgent cares, two ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient services.
• Over 1,600 full-time, part-time, and PRN staff members, and over 175 licensed providers.

Iredell Memorial Hospital recently earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. The system has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Charlotte region and one of the healthiest employers since 2021. It is an American Heart Association designated "Fit Friendly Place of Work" and is accredited by DNV Healthcare USA.

About the Community

Statesville is located 45 minutes north of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, offering a vibrant downtown with historic homes, churches, and shops. The area provides access to:

• Lake Norman, with over 500 miles of freshwater shoreline, ideal for fishing, boating, and water sports.
• Proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains (less than one hour away) for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter.
• A short 3-hour drive to the ocean with white sandy beaches.
• Mooresville, known as Race City, U.S.A., home to many NASCAR and Indy Car teams.

Iredell County offers an excellent selection of public, private, and charter school options.