Podiatrist Opportunity – Growing Independent, Community Hospital

Position Overview

Sampson Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced BC Podiatrist to join our growing hospital-employed practice. This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving general podiatry practice while enjoying strong referral support, physician autonomy, and a collaborative environment.

Physicians will have the opportunity to practice the full spectrum of general podiatry and collaborate with our orthopedic practice to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients across all ages.

Practice Highlights

• Hospital-employed podiatry practice
• Newly remodeled clinic conveniently located near the hospital and operating rooms
• Strong built-in referral network through hospital-employed primary care providers
• Dedicated nursing and administrative support with opportunity to add APP support as the practice grows
• Primarily outpatient schedule with dedicated OR time for surgical procedures
• Collaborative relationship with orthopedic surgery for comprehensive foot and ankle care
• Opportunity to build and grow the podiatry service line within an independent community hospital
• Broad scope of podiatric care including:
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Routine and high-risk foot care
  • Heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and tendon disorders
  • Ingrown toenails and skin/nail conditions
  • Bunion and hammertoe correction
  • Forefoot and rearfoot elective procedures
  • Fall risk assessment and preventative foot care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with MGMA benchmarks
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement plans with employer match 
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Candidate Qualifications

• DPM
• Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine or Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
• 2-5+ years of practice experience preferred
• Experience treating diabetic foot conditions and general podiatric pathology preferred
• Rural or community practice experience is a plus but not required
• Strong interest in practicing comprehensive general podiatry and developing long-term patient relationships
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Set in rural North Carolina, Sampson Regional Medical Center proudly serves the citizens of Sampson County and surrounding communities.

Located in Clinton, NC, Sampson Regional Medical Center (SampsonRMC) has served its community since 1950 and is now one of only a handful of independent, community-based hospitals remaining in North Carolina. The healthcare facility serves as an academic training center for medical students, interns, and residents.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, the system offers a range of medical services including acute care, outpatient surgery, emergency and critical care, women’s health, and children’s services. Specialties include general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics & gynecology, and urology. The system provides valuable outpatient services such as physical therapy and diagnostic imaging in state-of-the-art centers and a network of physician practices, including primary care, women’s health, general surgery, and pain management.

Community Information
Clinton, located in Sampson County—North Carolina’s second-largest county by land area—is a welcoming community of over 58,000 residents. The area offers the best of small-town living with the convenience of nearby urban amenities.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Welcoming Community: Historic neighborhoods, boutique shops, and locally owned restaurants featured on North Carolina’s Tar Heel Traveler.

• Vibrant Lifestyle: Downtown hosts live concerts, festivals, races, and holiday celebrations the whole family will enjoy.

• Arts & Culture: Museums, libraries, an active arts council, and preserved waterways enrich the community.

• Outdoor Living: Fresh air, open countryside, and easy access to nature for a more relaxed pace of life.

• Family-Friendly: Public and private school options with smaller class sizes designed to support student growth.

Clinton is a place where providers and families can build lasting relationships while enjoying southeastern North Carolina’s beauty, culture, and laid-back lifestyle.

FIND YOUR FOREVER HOME WITH US -- Shawn Howerton, M.D.

Our mission is to provide quality patient care in Sampson County and surrounding communities by providing hospital and community-based services that preserve and restore health, provide comfort, and maintain dignity for all who seek our care.

With over 600 employees, we understand how important it is to find quality employees who fit our team - because we are family.

We are a rural health system serving a diverse population of over 58,000 in Sampson County alone. Our health system encompasses inpatient and outpatient settings, offering acute and emergent care and specialty services close to home for our patients.

Serving our community with the heart our patients deserve is what we are most proud of. If you have the heart our patients deserve, we would love for you to make SampsonRMC your home away from home.