Description BE / BC Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon Opportunity- Western, NC*Caldwell UNC Health is the choice for health care in Caldwell County.
The Emergency Department see approximately 30,000 visits a year. Caldwell Physician Network provides the majority of primary care and select specialty care to the market from eleven separate medical park locations throughout the county.
The 137-bed licensed hospital (110 medical & 27 psychiatric) is a member of the UNC Health System. Caldwell UNC is seeking to employ a joint replacement trained orthopedist.
- Recent renovation projects at Caldwell UNC HealthCare include : A major renovation to the hospital and a new and expanded surgical unit-McCreary Surgery Center.
- New ambulatory surgery center, Prime Surgical Suites, specializing in orthopedic cases opened in summer of 2019; and
- Behavioral Health 27 inpatient bed and outpatient clinic opened in 2020 / 2021*Position Information : This is a replacement position for a very busy and well-known physician* 8 days of call per month (includes 1 weekend)* 2 days per week of OR time (Caldwell UNC Hospital / Prime Surgical Suites Ambulatory Surgical Center)* Clinic office both at UNC Ortho in Lenoir, NC and RiverCrest Medical location in Granite Falls, NC* Currently using CORI robot, preference is for candidates to have interest in continued use* Opportunity to become a shareholder in the new Free Standing ASC focused on orthopedic and spine surgery
- Larger primary care network for referrals*Lifestyle, Scenery, Recreation, Friendship, Professional Career-Have it ALL! Centrally located to the key cities in Western North Carolina?
- 70 minute travel time each to : Charlotte Douglas International Airport; the eclectic attractions of Asheville; the arts and history of Winston-Salem;
and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock* Temperate climate with 4 seasons* Natural scenic beauty in Wilson Creek Gorge, a Wild and Scenic River* Breath-taking scenic views from The Blue Ridge ParkwayTo be considered, please email your CV to jennifer.
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