Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine
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Job Description
Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine
Tryon Medical Partners | Charlotte, NC
Tryon Medical Partners is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine to join our newly expanding orthopedic service line. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a high-growth, physician-led musculoskeletal program with a focus on arthroscopy, joint preservation, and comprehensive sports care.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of orthopedics at Tryon, working within a collaborative, outpatient-focused model supported by a strong and growing primary care referral network.
- Why This Opportunity
- Ground-floor growth opportunity within a newly developing orthopedic department
- Physician-led organization with meaningful input into program development and clinical strategy
- Built-in referral network from one of the region’s largest primary care groups
- Outpatient-focused model with access to high-efficiency ASC environments
- Flexible practice structure allowing you to build your desired mix of clinic and surgical volume
- Partnership track available
Position Highlights
- Focus on sports-related injuries of the shoulder, knee, and hip
- Arthroscopic procedures including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, and meniscal surgery
- Opportunity to develop relationships with local schools, athletic programs, and community organizations
- Ability to build a balanced practice of surgical and non-operative sports medicine
- Collaborative care environment with primary care, physical therapy, and specialty colleagues
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical & Surgical Care
- Evaluate and manage a wide range of sports-related orthopedic conditions
- Perform arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating operative and non-operative care
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on outcomes and return to activity
- Program Development & Growth
- Contribute to the growth and development of the sports medicine service line
- Establish referral pathways and community relationships to build patient volume
- Participate in strategic planning for expansion of orthopedic services and ASC utilization
- Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Partner closely with primary care physicians and rehabilitation teams
- Coordinate pre- and post-operative care to optimize patient outcomes
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Sports Medicine required
- Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
- Interest in program development and practice growth preferred
About Tryon Medical Partners
Tryon Medical Partners is a physician-owned and led medical practice based in Charlotte, North Carolina, committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. With a strong foundation in primary care and specialty services, Tryon offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation, access, and long-term physician success.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with a year one guarantee to support you during the ramp up period
- Clear pathway to partnership
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage provided
Location
Charlotte, NC – one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, offering a high quality of life, strong communities, and access to both mountains and coast.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine at Tryon Medical Partners a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 367 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Tryon Medical Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 7 active listings.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 367 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $652k (middle half $550k–$725k)121 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in North Carolina | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in North Carolina | 476 active | 22,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 340 in the last 30 days | 206 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Tryon Medical Partners | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index7 active listings |
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