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Location
Atrium Health Medical Group
1025 Morehead Medical Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health seeks an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 
 
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedic Trauma is seeking an experienced board-certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join the team at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center with the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. Optimal candidate will have a minimum of five years of practice experience and a record of academic productivity to include publications and extramural funding. 
As the region’s top-rated health system with the top-rated orthopedic program, according to U.S. News & World Report, you can count on us to provide the highest quality care.  

MSK Institute

Today, more than 200 physicians work together under MSK Institute’s umbrella, which encompasses a wide array of disciplines including orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and spine. Uniting these departments makes it easier for physicians to collaborate on innovative solutions and ensures that patients can access all the specialized care they need.
Ideally situated between mountains and beaches, Charlotte has a metropolitan area of 2.4 million that continues to experience rapid growth. Charlotte is the US’s second largest banking center and has a full array of cultural activities and professional sports teams. Charlotte offers excellent public and private school options, and North Carolina is home to several world-class universities.

Highlights
  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon 
  • Atrium Health CMC
  • Manage high-volume orthopedic trauma, fracture care, and acute orthopedics
  • Initial guarantee salary with RVU production incentive, Bonus structure based on quality metrics
  • Successful candidates will join 6 established Orthopedic Trauma surgeons 
  • 6 experienced surgeons, 7 APPs, 26 Orthopedic residents, and 3 trauma fellows from a highly regarded orthopedic residency and fellowship programs.  
  • Orthopedic trauma research efforts have led to successes recognized by multiple national research grant funding agencies. 
  • Opportunities to collaborate or lead investigations
  • Modern surgical suites with high-definition video capability and other state of the art equipment
  • Opportunities in research, education, and athletic partnerships
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
Training and/or Experience Required
  • Experienced Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Fellowship Trained in Orthopaedic Traumatology  
  • Minimum of 5 years of practice experience
  • A record of academic productivity to include publications and extramural funding

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance
About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is often referred to as the "Queen City," is a vibrant and dynamic place that offers a unique blend of Southern charm and modern urban living. Charlotte is frequently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. The city sits on the border of North and South Carolina, offering easy access to major metropolitan areas along the East Coast. Known for its mild weather, historic streetcar line, and delicious barbeque, Charlotte combines Southern comforts with urban bustle. The city is also a major financial hub, home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies.


Charlotte's neighborhoods offer a variety of lifestyles, from the lively and academic University City to the historic and walkable Dilworth. Uptown Charlotte, the city's business district, provides an urban vibe with many apartments and condos, while suburban areas like Huntersville and Ballantyne offer family-friendly living with beautiful parks, good schools, and plenty of amenities.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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