Total Joint, Division Chief of Orthopedics - Joint Replacement, Surgical Growth & Musculoskele

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required:

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

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