Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joint - Albemarle, NC

Orthopedic Total Joint Physician Opportunity

Join Advocate Health as an Orthopedic Total Joint Physician in Albemarle, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. Highlights

• Total Joint/ Hip & Knee/ General Orthopedic Surgeon
• Clinical practice in Albemarle
• $60,000 sign on bonus and potential for additional retention bonus
• Initial guarantee salary with RVU production incentive, Bonus structure based on quality metrics
• Inpatient and Outpatient
• Weekday Call shared among providers; weekend call covered by Atrium's weekender and locum team
• Office and Clinical hours Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
• 4 experienced surgeons, 2 Advanced Care Practitioners
• Modern surgical suites with high-definition video capability and other state of the art equipment
• EPIC EMR
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and/or Experience Required

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• ACGME-accredited training program completion
• Successful Completion of Adult Reconstruction Fellowship (primary/revision hip and knee arthroplasty)
• New grads will be considered

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Albemarle & Stanly County, North Carolina

Located in the scenic Piedmont region of North Carolina, Albemarle and Stanly County offer the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to big-city amenities just an hour from Charlotte. The area is known for its natural beauty, with lakes, rivers, and forests ideal for hiking, boating, and fishing. Albemarle's historic downtown features beautifully restored buildings, local shops, and restaurants that reflect the area's rich history and welcoming spirit. The community is friendly, close-knit, and engaged, making it easy to feel at home quickly. The local economy is growing and diverse, with a strong foundation in education, manufacturing, and healthcare. You'll also find affordable living, quality schools, and access to excellent parks, libraries, and community programs. Whether you're looking for a vibrant outdoor lifestyle, a supportive community, or simply a quieter pace of life with room to grow, Albemarle and Stanly County offer an exceptional quality of life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.