Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joint Opening in Conway, SC
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/24/25
**Ortho Total Joint Surgeon opening - Conway, SC**
10 miles from Myrtle Beach
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent position
- The Orthopedic Total Joint Physician will specialize in diagnosing and treating joint-related conditions, particularly focusing on joint replacement surgeries such as hips, knees, and shoulders. This physician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality orthopedic care and advanced surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The physician will provide care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Outpatient and inpatient role
- Standard office hours (Mon-Fri / 8am-5pm)
- Protected administrative time (4 hours per week)
- Call Schedule: Shared call with other orthopedic surgeons, approximately 1:8 to 1:9 rotation for ED call- Clinic Call is 1:6
- Support Staff: Dedicated orthopedic nurse, PAs, and experienced surgical teams
- Cerner EMR
**Patient Volume and Census:**
- Average Patient Volume: 17-20 patients per day
- Demographics: Primarily adult patients with a range of orthopedic issues, focusing on those requiring joint replacement surgeries
**Visit Types and Procedures:**
- Visit types: Initial consultations, pre-operative planning, post-operative follow-ups, and management of chronic joint pain and arthritis
- Procedures: Total joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), revision surgeries, and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
**Benefits:**
- Sign-on Bonus: $40-50k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
- Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) + WRVU bonuses up to 90% MGMA over base salary
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match.
- Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
- CME Allowances: 5 days off a year / $3k a year
- Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by medical center.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).
**Other Information:**
- Medical center was established in 1923
- It is an independent, non-profit facility
- Medical center leadership has history of long tenure
- 210 bed facility
- 60+ providers on staff
- Brand new Pharmacy on medical center campus
- 21 offices throughout service area - 9 are primary care (soon to be 11)
- Medical center is the 2nd fastest growing MSA over last 3 years
- New Family medicine residency program with Campbell University - will be implemented in July 2020
- In one of the top 10 fastest growing markets in the US
- 325,000 person population
- 10 miles form Myrtle beach
- Top tier public school system