Sports Medicine Surgeon — Clayton, NC

Ortho Conditioning; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

403B Retirement plans

Job summary

UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton, NC seeks an MD/DO Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time role. Join a stable team and perform robotic-assisted surgeries using the CORI System, with a clinic/OR alternating schedule.

Fellowship in Total Joint is essential to handle complex cases. Opportunities to engage with high school athletics are available; group currently does not need sports medicine or shoulder/elbow fellows. Competitive benefits are offered, onsite work expected.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Total Joint (Adult Reconstruction/hip & knee arthroplasty) to meet patient-care needs.
• Fellowship training is essential to ensure advanced clinical judgment and operative skill for complex primary/revision cases.
• Opportunities to support local High School athletic teams and events.
• There are no current needs within the group for fellows in sports medicine or shoulder/elbow.

Responsibilities

• Alternating schedule between clinic and OR.
• Clinic hours: Monday – Friday; 7:45 am – 12 pm / 7:45 am – 5 pm (as applicable).
• Call: participate in unassigned hospital call, 1:7 or 1:8, as well as practice call rotation.

Education

Fellowship in Total Joint (Adult Reconstruction/hip & knee arthroplasty)

Job description

UNC Health Clayton, NC Full Time 3 wk ago · Jul 14, 2026

Description

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.

• Full Benefits
• 403B Retirement plans

Schedule

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Opportunities to support local High School athletic teams and events
• There are no current needs within the group for fellows in sports medicine or shoulder/elbow

Community Highlights

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.

Please Contact

Tina McLaughlin | UNC Health | Physician Relations and Recruitment Liaison

c: 919-576-7225 [e-mail]

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

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton

Work Type: Full Time

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes