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Join Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine as an Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon in locations in and around greater 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 is actively seeking board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeons who have completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction, Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, or Adult Reconstructive Lower Orthopedics to become part of our dynamic musculoskeletal care team. As the region’s only nationally ranked provider of orthopedic and rehabilitation care for both adults and children (U.S. News & World Report), Atrium Health offers a collaborative environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Opportunity Highlights

• State-of-the-art surgical suites equipped with high-definition video and advanced technology
• Robust opportunities in research, education, and athletic partnerships
• Competitive compensation package including signing bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive, experienced team of surgeons and advanced practice providers
• Consistent schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
• Manageable call ratio: 1:6
• Multiple openings available north and south of Charlotte, with surgical cases located near clinic sites

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic surgeon (ACGME trained)
• Fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction (primary/revision hip and knee arthroplasty)
• Open to new graduates

About Atrium 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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