Orthopedics Physician

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on joint replacement to serve a significant community need in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Fellowship training in arthroplasty or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.

The incoming surgeon will join a large, well-established orthopedic service line that supports comprehensive orthopedic care across Eastern North Carolina.

Position Details

Job Type : Permanent

Specialty : Orthopedic Surgery Joint Replacement

Location : Roanoke Rapids, NC

Schedule : Full-time

Team : Established practice with 3 surgeons and 3 Physician Assistants

Setting : Outpatient clinic, onsite imaging, physical therapy, and surgical privileges

Role Highlights

Employment through a large regional physician group

Privileges at a local hospital serving a multi-county region

Opportunity available due to retirement

Co-located clinic and rehab department with 7 therapists, 5 therapy assistants, and an in-ground therapy pool

Established total joint program with a designated orthopedic and total joint floor

Built-in referral network and strong community demand

Shared call rotation

Extensive specialty care support including cardiology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, critical care, and wound care

Strong alignment with a regional orthopedic trauma team and system-wide orthopedic service line

Easy access to Interstate 95 1.5 hours from both Richmond, VA and the Research Triangle (Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill)

Close to Lake Gaston, offering excellent work-life balance

Affordable cost of living

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including :

Annual administrative stipend

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Malpractice coverage with tail

401(k) matching and 457b plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Additionally, eligible candidates may receive :

Loan repayment

Sign-on bonus

Income guarantees

Residency / fellowship commitment stipends

Additional Details

The broader system features an academic and community practice model supported by shared leadership, coordinated services, and opportunities across a wide range of clinical environments from acute care to ambulatory settings, rural to regional locations, and community to academic roles.

Local hospital services include a variety of medical and surgical specialties, emergency care, primary care, and diagnostic support, serving several counties in northeastern North Carolina.

Roanoke Rapids offers small-town living with access to lakes, rivers, outdoor recreation, and a variety of housing options from waterfront properties to acreage and established neighborhoods. The region features mild winters, four distinct seasons, local parks, golf, hunting, fishing, and community events, all with an affordable cost of living and strong public and private school options.

About TinkBird Healthcare Staffing

TinkBird is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.

Contact Information

Interested candidates should email their CV to or call / text