Orthopedic Pediatric Surgeon - Pediatric Sports
Compensation
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Job Description
WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve.
Established, hospital owned orthopedic group is adding a third full-time BC/BE orthopedic pediatric surgeon to manage a full range of pediatric sports injuries at our offices in Raleigh, NC.
Candidates must have completed an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program in addition to a pediatric orthopedic fellowship with a strong sports medicine component, or additional training in sports medicine, and be board certified/eligible.
Level 1 orthopedic call is supported by orthopedic surgery residents and physician assistants and is 1:10 with even distribution of weekends and holidays. You’ll have the opportunity to practice full scope of pediatric sports surgery, including building an elective practice and pediatric trauma. There is ASC ownership opportunity and access to excellent referral sources.
This growing practice currently includes 28 physicians, 50 APPs, physical and occupational therapy departments, an experienced staff, and eight office locations in greater Raleigh.
The WakeMed Physician is responsible for providing quality clinical care to patients cared for by their division. The Physician may be responsible for providing teaching and supervision to residents, medical students and/or APP's within their division.
The Physician is responsible for appropriate coding and corporate compliance and may be responsible for some general administrative responsibilities of the practice.
Physician reports directly to the Director of their assigned division and understands and supports the mission values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices and WakeMed.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required
Education
Doctorate Medicine Required
Experience
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
Key Responsibilities
The physician is responsible for providing high-quality clinical care, managing pediatric sports injuries, and performing surgeries. They will also participate in teaching and supervising residents, medical students, and physician assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Medicine, have completed an accredited orthopedic surgery residency, and possess a pediatric orthopedic fellowship with a sports medicine component. Board certification or eligibility is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $659k (middle half $550k–$735k)119 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 | 482 active | 22,583 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment482 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 338 in the last 30 days | 208 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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