Physician-Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

Colorado Permanente Medical Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join a well-respected team at a leading hospital in North Carolina. This role offers the chance to build a busy practice while working closely with Western Carolina University's athletic programs. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and trainers. The picturesque surroundings of Sylva provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, making this position not just a job, but a lifestyle. If you're passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Student loan assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing assistance

Practice growth assistance

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery is required.
• Experience in Sports Medicine is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive sports medicine coverage for athletic teams.
• Collaborate with physical therapists and athletic trainers.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Tools

Medical Equipment

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina (50m west of Asheville) is hiring a full-time BC/BE Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to strengthen our established team. Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a busy practice and be part of an established group and work with Western Carolina University! This is a true Sports position and we are seeking a candidate that wants to travel with WCU's athletic teams.

Position Detail:

• Harris Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Hospital employed group
• Join a very well respected group of physicians and APPs
• Full spectrum of sports medicine coverage that incorporates physicians, physical and occupational therapists and athletic trainers
• Work closely with the Western Carolina University Athletic Programs
• Clinic in hospital MOB - Physical Therapy located onsite
• Satellite clinics in outlying areas

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Student loan assistance
• FREE consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

Hospital:

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1929. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

Community:

Sylva, NC is less than one hour west of Asheville and adjacent to the university town of Cullowhee, NC, home of Western Carolina University. Sylva and the surrounding area feature hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and whitewater rafting and kayaking. Access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and the cultural legacy of Cherokee, NC. Jackson County is known as the official North Carolina Trout Capital with clear mountain streams running throughout the county. Mountain golf and snow skiing are also within a few minutes drive.