Orthopedic Surgery Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Lenoir
UNC Health · Kinston, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Health Lenoir Medical Offices - Doctors Drive (Kinston) · 701 Doctors Dr, Kinston, NC, US, 28501
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Health Lenoir Medical Offices - Doctors Drive (Kinston), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir, in partnership with UNC Health Lenoir, are currently seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon Physician to join their existing group, located in Kinston, NC. This is a General Ortho Surgeon practice, open to an experienced physician or exemplary new grad. Total Joint Fellowship training or heavy experience in total joint replacement required. 1:4 Call.
Financial Package
- Competitive Annual Salary - plus productivity incentives
- Relocation Assistance
- Full Benefits, PTO and CME Reimbursement
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Malpractice
Practice Details | Responsibilities
- Epic – EHR
- Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery - Stryker
- Support local athletic teams and events
- Participate in unassigned hospital call as well as practice call rotation
- Total Joint Fellowship training or heavy experience in total joint replacement
Lenoir County
Lenoir County is a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered! Located in the heart of eastern, North Carolina, Lenoir County is a charming and historic region full of surprises. From the quaint small towns to the scenic natural beauty, there is something for everyone. Take a stroll through the picturesque downtown district of Kinston where you will find unique shops, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants which serve some of the best southern cuisine around. History buffs will love exploring the historic sites! And for outdoor enthusiasts, the county boasts miles of pristine hiking and biking trails, as well as some of the best fishing and sporting opportunities in the state. Come discover all Kinston has to offer - we guarantee you will not be disappointed! One hour drive to the North Carolina coast!
Employer
UNC Health
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina, with locations across the state. More than 56,000 teammates work together to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities it serves, from the mountains of Caldwell County to the farmland and river towns of eastern North Carolina.
The system is anchored by UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, home of UNC Hospitals, UNC Children's and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only about 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. Physicians there work alongside the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine. UNC Health also includes UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, UNC Health Johnston, Wayne UNC Health Care, UNC Health Lenoir, UNC Health Nash, UNC Health Southeastern, UNC Health Caldwell and a statewide network of UNC Health Medical Group practices.
Physicians can choose academic faculty roles with teaching and research, hospital-based practice, or community-based primary and specialty care in growing towns such as Goldsboro, Smithfield, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Lumberton and Lenoir. Roles offer competitive salaries with quality and productivity incentives, full medical, dental and vision benefits, CME support, retirement plans and paid malpractice coverage, with sign-on and relocation incentives for many positions.
North Carolina offers a high quality of life, with an affordable cost of living, the thriving Research Triangle, four distinct seasons, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast both within reach.