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Tryon Medical Partners
Charlotte, North Carolina

Orthopedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee (Total Joint) Specialist

Orthopedic Surgery Top 10% in Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee (Total Joint) Specialist

Tryon Medical Partners | Charlotte, NC

Tryon Medical Partners is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee Reconstruction to join our newly expanding orthopedic service line. This physician will play a key role in building a high-performing, patient-centered Orthopedic program with a focus on total joint replacement, surgical excellence, and coordinated, value-based care.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence within one of the region’s most respected physician-led practices.

Position Highlights

  • 100% outpatient-focused, physician-led model with strong referral base from established primary care network
  • Opportunity to develop and lead a hip and knee replacement program
  • Access to modern ASC environment with dedicated block time and efficient case throughput
  • Collaborative, multispecialty care model with internal referrals across primary care and specialties
  • Emphasis on quality outcomes, patient experience, and long-term functional improvement
  • Partnership track available

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical & Surgical Care
  • Evaluate and treat a broad range of orthopedic conditions with a focus on hip and knee pathology
  • Perform primary and revision total joint arthroplasty procedures
  • Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing both operative and non-operative approaches
  • Maintain high standards of surgical outcomes, patient safety, and satisfaction
  • Program Development & Growth
  • Lead the development and expansion of the hip and knee service line
  • Collaborate with leadership to establish clinical protocols, care pathways, and quality metrics
  • Participate in strategic growth initiatives, including new ASC development and service expansion

Care Coordination & Collaboration

  • Work closely with primary care physicians, sports medicine, and rehabilitation teams to ensure seamless patient care
  • Partner with care teams to optimize pre-operative and post-operative pathways
  • Contribute to 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 Adult Reconstruction / Hip & Knee preferred
  • Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

About Tryon Medical Partners

Tryon Medical Partners is a physician-owned and led medical practice based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. With a strong foundation in primary and specialty services, Tryon fosters a collaborative environment focused on prevention, innovation, and clinical excellence.

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 – a vibrant, fast-growing city offering an exceptional quality of life, top-rated schools, and easy access to mountains and coastlines.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hip replacement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee (Total Joint) Specialist at Tryon Medical Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 341 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 81/100, 9 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

3
<$375k
2
$375k-500k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 5 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the top 10% of 341 Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

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

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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 Tryon Medical Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, NC
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
PTO
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
Partnership Track