Cary Orthopaedics is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Foot & Ankle Surgery to join our growing physician-owned practice serving the greater Triangle region of North Carolina.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established Foot & Ankle program and build a comprehensive practice alongside a fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle surgeon. The incoming physician will have the opportunity to manage the full spectrum of Foot & Ankle pathology, from routine conditions to complex reconstruction, trauma, sports injuries, deformity correction, and total ankle replacement.
Position Highlights - Fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon required
- New fellowship graduates encouraged to apply
- Full spectrum Foot & Ankle practice
- Advanced case mix including:
- Total ankle replacements
- Hindfoot fusions
- Complex reconstruction
- Trauma Sports-related injuries
- Significant referral base throughout the growing Triangle region
- Practice locations in Cary, Morrisville, and Holly Springs
- New Cary facility currently under development
- Dedicated clinical support with Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer
Call Responsibilities - APPs provide first-call coverage
- Orthopaedic ER call approximately three times per month
- Weekend call generally replaces additional monthly call obligations
- Occasional call support at Rex Raleigh
Candidate Qualifications - MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Completion of an accredited Foot & Ankle Fellowship
- Interest in practicing the full breadth of Foot & Ankle surgery
Keywords: ortho, orthopaedics, orthopedics, orthopedic surgeon, foot, ankle
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:• Meeting the Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:• Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
• DEA;ACLS;MD
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:• Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
REASONING ABILITY
High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: GP2
Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices
Organization Unit: CO Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Cary
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.
