Podiatrist Opportunity – Growing Independent, Community Hospital

Sampson Regional Medical Center, a community-focused hospital in Clinton, NC, is seeking a Board-Certified Podiatrist to join our growing team. This position will collaborate closely with our Orthopedic practice to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients across all ages.

Opportunity Criteria:

• Specialty: Podiatrist
• Candidate Type: DPM
• Visas Accepted: No J1 or H1
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Bonus Offered: Sign-On Bonus, Relocation, Possible Loan Repayment

Position Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including PTO, malpractice (with tail coverage), 401(k) matching, medical, dental + vision, disability, and life insurance
• Ease of Contract Process – meet directly with CEO and CMO
• New, Hospital-Owned Practice collaborating closely with the Orthopedic team
• Clinic located on the hospital campus for convenient access to surgical suites and hospital resources
• Primarily outpatient schedule with dedicated surgical time in the OR
• Dedicated clinical support, including a nurse and receptionist to assist with patient care and daily operations
• Hospital-owned Outpatient Diagnostics Center offering advanced imaging technology + Rehabilitation Center for Physical Therapy
• Independently owned and operated community hospital with strong physician engagement
• Comprehensive service lines across the hospital, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, OBGYN, Primary Care, and Urology
• Scope of Services: Provide a broad range of podiatric care: Broad scope of podiatric care including diabetic foot care, fall risk assessment & interventions, pressure alleviation recommendations, management of heel, ankle, foot pain, correction of bunions and hammer toes, and other surgical corrections and elective surgeries (minimum invasive surgery)

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.