Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon

The Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking two board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeons in Adult Reconstruction to join the Division of Adult Reconstruction at Duke Health in Wake County, North Carolina. These positions support continued growth across both the department and the surrounding community.

Why Join Duke Orthopaedics?

• 90% Clinical / 10% Academic hybrid practice
• Focus on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
• Duke faculty benefits, including college tuition assistance for dependent children
• Expanding, well-supported community-based practice backed by a leading academic health system

Ideal candidates will be fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction, with expertise in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic engagement, with interest in clinical outcomes research considered a plus. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team practicing across multiple sites with diverse clinical environments and strong institutional support.

 Experience Pathways

Early-Career / Fellowship-Trained Surgeons

• Recently completed Adult Reconstruction fellowship
• Interested in launching a combined clinical and academic career
• Motivated to teach residents and fellows, with optional research engagement
• Expected to perform hip and knee arthroplasty across inpatient and outpatient settings

Experienced Surgeons (5+ Years)

• Seeking advancement in a hybrid clinical-academic environment
• Opportunities to expand programs, lead initiatives, and contribute to service line growth
• Ability to mentor junior faculty and participate in leadership or quality/outcomes efforts
• Experience in high-efficiency surgical environments (e.g., outpatient or ASC-based arthroplasty) is highly desirable
• Expected to perform hip and knee arthroplasty across inpatient and outpatient settings

Practice Details: This is a 90% clinical / 10% academic role with outpatient practice across Wake County.

• Primary inpatient surgical site: Duke Raleigh Hospital (minutes from downtown Raleigh)
• Outpatient surgical opportunities include the Arringdon surgical platform, with continued growth of ambulatory surgical capabilities

Research & Academic Opportunities: Duke offers a robust research infrastructure for candidates with academic interests. Faculty may pursue clinical outcomes research, collaborative scholarship, and interdisciplinary work across the university.

Academic appointment and rank will be commensurate with experience and training.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction (required)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, education, and scholarship

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive Duke faculty benefits
• Tuition assistance for dependent children
• Robust retirement program
• Collaborative academic environment that values innovation, wellness, and diversity

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Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.  

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