Division Chief of Orthopedics – Joint Replacement, Surgical Growth & Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence

Division Chief of Orthopedics – Joint Replacement, Surgical Growth & Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence
Tryon Medical Partners | Charlotte

Position Summary

The Division Chief of Orthopedics will serve as the clinical and surgical leader for Tryon Medical Partners’ orthopedic service line, with a focused mandate to grow and differentiate joint replacement and reconstruction services. This role will drive the development of a high-performing, outpatient-focused orthopedic program rooted in surgical excellence, value-based care, and coordinated, multispecialty integration.

Working within a strong primary care and specialty network, the Division Chief will lead the evolution of a market-leading musculoskeletal platform centered on optimized outcomes, total cost of care, and an exceptional patient experience.

Clinical & Surgical Leadership

• Establish Clinical Vision: Define and execute a forward-looking orthopedic strategy centered on joint replacement, outpatient surgical advancement, and standardized perioperative care pathways.
• Advance Surgical Innovation: Lead the adoption of same-day joint replacement and enhanced recovery protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Growth, Joint Strategy & Outpatient Surgery

• Lead ASC Strategy: Oversee the design, growth, and clinical performance of outpatient joint replacement programs, including ASC development and optimization.
• Optimize Site-of-Care: Implement standardized patient selection criteria to safely transition appropriate procedures to outpatient settings—enhancing efficiency, reducing cost, and improving recovery.

Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence Leadership

• Develop COE Strategy: Build and scale an integrated Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence positioning Tryon as a regional destination for comprehensive MSK care.
• Align Clinical Teams: Collaborate with surgeons and clinical partners to standardize care pathways and drive programmatic growth.
• Enhance Access: Improve referral pathways and patient access across the MSK continuum to expand reach and streamline care delivery.

Coordinated Care & Multispecialty Integration

• Drive Cross-Specialty Collaboration: Partner across primary care, family medicine, sports medicine, spine, and rheumatology to deliver seamless, coordinated musculoskeletal care.
• Integrate Services: Align surgical services with imaging and ancillary offerings to create a cohesive, patient-centered experience.
• Standardize Rehabilitation: Implement evidence-based physical therapy protocols to optimize both pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery.

Clinical Quality & Physician Leadership

• Deliver Outcomes Excellence: Monitor and enhance key quality metrics, including complication rates, infections, and recovery timelines.
• Promote Collaborative Culture: Lead peer review and data-driven quality initiatives to foster transparency and continuous improvement.
• Recruit & Mentor Talent: Attract, develop, and align high-performing orthopedic surgeons to support long-term program growth.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO; Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligibility for North Carolina medical licensure
• Demonstrated expertise in joint replacement
• Prior clinical leadership experience, ideally in an outpatient setting

Preferred:

• Fellowship training in adult reconstruction
• Experience within a multispecialty care model
• Proven success in building or scaling outpatient surgical programs
• Familiarity with value-based care models and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

At Tryon Medical, we value you. Team partners at Tryon are living their why and building their career with a reliable team, comprised of board-certified primary care physicians, specialists, and robust support.

We aspire to be a preeminent medical practice that will partner with the community to provide excellent healthcare that is focused on prevention, innovation, and professionalism with a culture of collaboration and care. We strive to demonstrate quality, reduce the cost of care, and continually improve the patient's experience.

As an independent practice, the difference is personal; we are increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for our patients. Tryon is growing faster and needs talented and caring professionals to fill key roles.

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