Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon - Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Commonwealth Medical Services

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, US on site Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Orthopedic Surgeon – Joint Replacement

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

A community-based orthopedic surgery practice in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a primary focus on total joint replacement surgery to meet a significant community need. New graduates and visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

The selected surgeon will join a regional orthopedic service line, providing comprehensive orthopedic care across eastern North Carolina and benefiting from strong collaboration with subspecialty and trauma teams.

Opportunity Highlights include:

  • Employment within a physician-led healthcare organization
  • Hospital privileges at a community hospital
  • Opportunity created by physician retirement
  • Established practice with 3 orthopedic surgeons and 4 advanced practice providers
  • On-site radiology and physical therapy support
  • Clinic co-located with a rehabilitation department, including:
    • 7 therapists and 5 therapy assistants
    • In-ground therapy pool ,
  • Established total joint program with a dedicated orthopedic and joint replacement unit
  • Built-in referral network
  • Shared call coverage
  • Strong support from a regional orthopedic service line and an orthopedic trauma team at a nearby tertiary medical center
  • Full spectrum of specialty care support, including:
    • Cardiology
    • Nephrology
    • General Surgery
    • Urology
    • Critical Care
    • Wound Care
  • Convenient location along Interstate 95, approximately 1.5 hours from Richmond, Virginia, and 1.5 hours from the Research Triangle (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill)
  • Close proximity to Lake Gaston, offering excellent work–life balance
  • Affordable cost of living

Requirements

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required
  • Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency program
  • Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Replacement preferred but not required
  • New graduates encouraged to apply

Certification & Licensure

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
  • Eligible for hospital privileges
  • Visa candidates welcome (must meet applicable federal and state requirements)

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits include:

  • Annual administrative stipend
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Retirement plans with employer matching (401(k)/457 options)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance

Additional opportunities may include state and regional loan-repayment programs, sign-on bonuses, income guarantees, and residency or fellowship commitment stipends for qualified candidates.

About this role

Summary

Perform total joint replacement surgeries in a community-based orthopedic practice.

Job title

Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon

Experience level

new graduate

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Roanoke Rapids, NC; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

board certificationorthopedic surgeryNC medical license

Preferred skills

fellowship in adult reconstructiontotal joint experience

Specializations

orthopedic surgeryjoint replacementtraumareconstruction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, USA

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