Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in Edenton, NC

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Orthopedics-Edenton are seeking a board eligible or board certified orthopedic surgeon to join their established practice located in Edenton, North Carolina. The successful candidate will have a primary focus in general orthopedics. Applicants with a special interest in sports medicine or total joint arthroplasty are encouraged to apply. New graduates and Visa candidates will be considered.

With beautiful waterways, an affordable cost of living, and a mild climate Edenton North Carolina offers physicians an excellent work-life balance.

Job Highlights include:

· Employment by ECU Health Physicians

· Growing 9-hospital physician led healthcare system

· Privileges at ECU Health Chowan Hospital

· Established practice that includes one orthopedic surgeon, three advanced practice providers, and a fellowship-trained family medicine sports medicine physician

· New state of the art outpatient clinic space that includes x-ray capabilities, procedure room, and certified casting technician

· Built-in referral network

· Hospitalist support for inpatient medical management

· Strong support by the ECU Health Orthopedic Service Line and from a large orthopedic trauma team located at ECU Health Medical Center

· Ability to live and work in a historic waterfront community

· Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefit Package to include: Quarterly productivity and quality bonus potential, Annual Administrative Stipend, Relocation, Vacation, Sick, & Holidays, Malpractice (with tail), 401k matching program/ 457b, Medical, Dental & Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

For more information, please contact Courtney Moore at 252-382-3971 or by email at courtney.moore@ecuhealth.org

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 185 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 110 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. www.ecuhealth.org

ECU Health Physicians includes an academic practice model (ECU employment) and a community practice model (health system employment). There is shared leadership and shared services to support the overall group and to ensure alignment for clinical care, research, education and strategy.

This innovative structure creates opportunities within ECU Health Physicians ranging from acute to ambulatory, academic practice to community practice, regional to rural, and everything in between.

Edenton, located along the Albemarle Sound, is a showcase of exceptional historic architecture, scenic beauty, and rich history as the first colonial capital of North Carolina.  Its unique historic district, vibrant downtown, spectacular sunsets, and beautiful waterfront living make Edenton an easy place to call home.

• Ability to live on the water
• Only 1 hour to Chesapeake, VA and a short drive to the world-famous Outer Banks beaches, various water sport activities and three golf courses.
• Recognized by Forbes.com as one of America’s prettiest towns
• Low cost of living
• Abundance of activities including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking, kayaking and canoeing and so much more

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.