Orthopedic Surgeon

Forget rush hour traffic! Set in the coastal plains, Clinton, North Carolina has a lot to offer someone looking to further their career while enjoying life at a more casual pace. Sampson County offers a quaint small-town lifestyle with the accessibility of urban amenities.

Opportunity Criteria:

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

Highlights include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefit Package to include: PTO, Malpractice (with tail), 401k matching, Medical, Dental + Vision, Disability + Life Insurance
• Ease of Contract Negotiations – meet directly with CEO/CMO
• New, Hospital-Owned practice
• Practice located in direct proximity to the hospital
• Flexible Shared Call Schedule!
• Thrive in a growing practice with strong hospital leadership and surgery team
• Hospital-owned Outpatient Diagnostics Center offers advanced imaging technology + Rehabilitation Center for Physical Therapy
• Independently Owned and Operated Community Hospital
• Wide scope of services provided at the hospital, including General Surgery, OBGYN, Orthopedics, Primary Care, and Urology

Recent grads are encouraged to apply, but no visa candidates will be considered at this time.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Isabella Faison at ifaison@sampsonrmc.org.

Opportunity Details:

Sampson Regional Medical Center, an independent community hospital, seeks a board-eligible or board-certified orthopedic surgeon to join a new, hospital-owned orthopedic practice in the charming and growing community of Clinton, North Carolina

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in this small town, where providers and their families can build meaningful relationships while enjoying nature and rich cultural experiences. As a community orthopedic surgeon, the provider will join a practice prioritizing patient care while serving Sampson County, North Carolina’s largest county by land mass.

Clinton prides itself on welcoming newcomers with open arms into its historic neighborhoods, and lively locally-owned shops, making it easy to feel at home quickly. Nearby museums, libraries, an active arts council, preserved waterways, boating, fishing, and more provide enriching lifestyle opportunities for all ages.

If you seek a rewarding orthopedic career coupled with southeastern North Carolina’s beauty and laidback lifestyle, let’s connect. New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply. Join our community and discover the magic of small-town living.

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.