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Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated
Statesville, North Carolina

Orthopedic Surgeon with Upper Extremities Focus Opportunity in North Carolina

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join Iredell Orthopedic Center who has a primary focus on upper extremities. This physician will see patients in both Statesville and Mooresville.

We are Iredell Health System, a prominent healthcare organization nestled 35 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Our system is anchored by a 247-bed hospital, Iredell Memorial, situated in Statesville, NC. We are a longstanding 501c3 organization deeply rooted in our community for 70 years! This opportunity would allow you to live in the gorgeous, highly sought after Lake Norman area, with over 500 of shoreline.

Iredell Physician Network boasts 30 practices, comprised of 13 primary care clinics, 12 specialty groups, 3 ambulatory surgery centers and 2 urgent cares.

  • This is an employed position of Iredell Physician Network, affiliated with Iredell Health System.
  • 2-year guarantee with incentive bonuses available.
  • CME allowance.
  • Paid malpractice coverage.
  • Sign-on bonus.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

  • Medical and dependent day care reimbursement accounts.
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Cancer/Critical Illness insurance
  • Supplemental insurance policies
  • Qualified Employer - Federal PSLF Program
  • CME Reimbursement
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Phone Stipend

Our Healthcare System

  • Iredell Health System is a locally owned and managed 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the communities we serve.
  • Our footprint is in Iredell County, Alexander County, and Catawba County.

Our purpose is to provide advanced healthcare while maintaining warmth and compassion, giving our patients the peace of mind that they are getting the best medical care available.

We are anchored by a 247-bed hospital, Iredell Memorial which is the county's largest hospital and the county's ONLY non-profit hospital.

Iredell Memorial Hospital recently earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for the health care consumer.

Iredell Physician Network has 64 providers in 12 specialty clinics and 13 primary care practices. Iredell Physician Network also oversees two Urgent Cares, two Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Diabetes & Wellness, an outpatient Imaging Center and an outpatient rehab center.

Iredell Health System has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Charlotte region by the Charlotte Business Journal and one of the healthiest employers every year since 2021.

  • An American Heart Association designated "Fit Friendly Place of Work."
  • Our Healthcare System has over of 1,600 full/part/PRN staff members and over 175 licensed providers.

Accredited by DNV Healthcare USA, one of the world’s leading certification, assurance and risk management providers. The hospital is also certified as a Community Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer.

Our Community

Statesville is located 45 minutes north of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

We have a vibrant downtown with historic homes, churches and shops.

Statesville is located on the north end of beautiful Lake Norman, and less than one hour away from Blue Ridge Mountains to our west, with fantastic skiing, snowboarding and tubing in the winter. We are also a short 3-hour drive to the ocean in the opposite direction with white sandy beaches and palm trees, all ideal locations for weekend getaways.

Iredell County is also home to Mooresville, NC, also known as Race City, U.S.A.! Home to many NASCAR and Indy Car teams.

Enjoy your time on Lake Norman, with over 500 miles of freshwater shoreline, its perfect for fishing, boating, and water sports.

Iredell County provides an excellent selection of public, private, and charter school options.

To learn more about our beautiful community, visit Downtown Statesville

Requirements

  • NC Medical License and DEA.
  • Must be Board Certified.
  • Looking for orthopedic surgeon with focus on upper extremities.
  • Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities

Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.

Ability to serve without prejudice or judgement regardless of lifestyle, race, economic status, age, or religious affiliation of patients.

Key Responsibilities

The orthopedic surgeon will provide specialized care with a focus on upper extremities at Iredell Orthopedic Center. The physician will see patients across multiple clinic locations in Statesville and Mooresville.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryUpper extremities surgeryPatient careCollaborationClinical practiceTeamworkMedical diagnosisSurgical procedures

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon with Upper Extremities Focus Opportunity in North Carolina at Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 359 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

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Salary Distribution10 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Statesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated

Hospitals and Health Care
Statesville, North Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Tax deferred annuity plan
Medical and dependent day care reimbursement accounts