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Posted 12 August, 2026

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Cl

UNC Health Care System
Clayton, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

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Description

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UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton, located in Clayton, North Carolina are currently seeking an MD/DO, BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join their team full-time! Join an existing, stable group of 2 Orthopedic Surgeon Physicians, 1 Sports Medicine Physician and 2 APPs! Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery supported by the CORI Surgical System.

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Financial Package

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  • Competitive Annual Salary
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  • Generous Sign-On Bonus
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  • Full Benefits
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  • PTO
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  • Paid Malpractice
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  • 403B Retirement plans
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Schedule

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  • Full-time
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  • Alternating schedule between clinic and OR
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  • Clinic hours: Monday - Thursday | 7:45 am – 5 pm, Friday | 7:45am - 12 pm
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  • Call: Participate in unassigned hospital call, 1:7 or 1:8, as well as practice call rotation
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Requirements

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  • Candidates must be fellowship-trained in Total Joint (Adult Reconstruction/hip & knee arthroplasty) or Orthopedic Foot & Ankle to meet the practice’s current patient-care needs.
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  • Fellowship training is essential to ensure advanced clinical judgment and operative skill for complex primary/revision cases and evidence-based techniques that support excellent outcomes and patient access close to home.
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  • Opportunities to support local High School athletic teams and events
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  • Supervising APPs
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  • There are no current needs within the group for fellows in sports medicine or shoulder/elbow
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Community Highlights

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Clayton, NC—part of Johnston County—offers a welcoming, fast-growing community ideal for physicians and their families. With excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to UNC Health resources, it is just 20 minutes from Raleigh and easily accessible via I-95 and I-40. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with access to both professional opportunities and recreational escapes.

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Please Contact

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    Laura Oakes

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    [email protected]

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    key words: orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgeon, orthopaedics, ortho, arthroplasty, hip, knee, total joint

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    Job Details

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    Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

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    Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

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    Organization Unit: UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton

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    Work Type: Full Time

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    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

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    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

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    Work Schedule: Day Job

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    Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton

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    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

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