Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Overview

Department:
Orthopaedics - Pediatrics - 414635

Posting Open Date: 01/23/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Type:
Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Appointment Type:
Open Rank

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:
Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed

Start Date:

06/01/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care:
We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education:

We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time pediatric orthopedic fellowship-trained Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with responsibilities for patient care, education, scholarly activity, outreach, and involvement in the fellowship program. Rank and salary are dependent on experience. This position seeks to expand our current division of 5 pediatric orthopedic surgeons and 3 non-surgical providers which serves a rapidly growing population in North Carolina.

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is the single tertiary referral center for pediatric orthopedics within the state public health system with a commitment to provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations. In addition to maintaining a busy clinical practice, the candidate will be invested in on-campus academic activities that include fellow, resident, and medical student education, as well as basic science research, clinical research, and service line development.

Interest in neuromuscular disorders, limb deformity, and general pediatric orthopedics is preferred.

The clinical practice will be in Chapel Hill and possibly additional outreach clinics within the state, with surgical cases primarily performed at UNC Hospitals Children’s Hospital or the Ambulatory Surgery Center. This position will cover call at UNC Hospitals Main Campus for both adult and pediatric patients.

• Orthopedic Surgeon who has completed a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics
• Strong interest in research and training
• Current NC medical licensure, or the ability to obtain license
• Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

• Competitive salary
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid CME days
• Malpractice
• Retirement plan with matching

This position requires a M.D. or D.O. Candidates must be board certified/board eligible and able to obtain licensure in the State of North Carolina.

Interest in neuromuscular disorders, limb deformity, and general pediatric orthopedics is preferred.

Not Applicable.