Physician Orthopedics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on joint replacement to serve a significant community need in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Fellowship training in arthroplasty or equivalent clinical experience is preferred. \n
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\nThe incoming surgeon will join a large, well-established orthopedic service line that supports comprehensive orthopedic care across Eastern North Carolina.\n
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\nPosition Details\n
\nJob Type: Permanent\n
\nSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery – Joint Replacement\n
\nLocation: Roanoke Rapids, NC\n
\nSchedule: Full-time\n
\nTeam: Established practice with 3 surgeons and 3 Physician Assistants\n
\nSetting: Outpatient clinic, onsite imaging, physical therapy, and surgical privileges\n
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\nRole Highlights\n
\nEmployment through a large regional physician group\n
\nPrivileges at a local hospital serving a multi-county region\n
\nOpportunity available due to retirement\n
\nCo-located clinic and rehab department with 7 therapists, 5 therapy assistants, and an in-ground therapy pool\n
\nEstablished total joint program with a designated orthopedic and total joint floor\n
\nBuilt-in referral network and strong community demand\n
\nShared call rotation\n
\nExtensive specialty care support including cardiology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, critical care, and wound care\n
\nStrong alignment with a regional orthopedic trauma team and system-wide orthopedic service line\n
\nEasy access to Interstate 95—1.5 hours from both Richmond, VA and the Research Triangle (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill)\n
\nClose to Lake Gaston, offering excellent work-life balance\n
\nAffordable cost of living\n
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\nCompensation & Benefits\n
\nCompetitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:\n
\nAnnual administrative stipend\n
\nRelocation assistance\n
\nPaid vacation, sick time, and holidays\n
\nMalpractice coverage with tail\n
\n401(k) matching and 457b plans\n
\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n
\nDisability and life insurance\n
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\nAdditionally, eligible candidates may receive:\n
\nLoan repayment\n
\nSign-on bonus\n
\nIncome guarantees\n
\nResidency/fellowship commitment stipends\n
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\nAdditional Details\n
\nThe broader system features an academic and community practice model supported by shared leadership, coordinated services, and opportunities across a wide range of clinical environments—from acute care to ambulatory settings, rural to regional locations, and community to academic roles.\n
\nLocal hospital services include a variety of medical and surgical specialties, emergency care, primary care, and diagnostic support, serving several counties in northeastern North Carolina.\n
\nRoanoke Rapids offers small-town living with access to lakes, rivers, outdoor recreation, and a variety of housing options—from waterfront properties to acreage and established neighborhoods. The region features mild winters, four distinct seasons, local parks, golf, hunting, fishing, and community events, all with an affordable cost of living and strong public and private school options.\n
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\nAbout TinkBird Healthcare Staffing\n
\nTinkBird is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.\n
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\nFor more information, please send updated CV to View email address on ziprecruiter.com\n