Lifepoint Health

Orthopedic Surgeon | Great care lives here

Hickory, NC

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Y our Healing Mission Matters

As an Orthopedic Surgeon with Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Position Details

  • Join 2 Full time Surgeons and 1 APP
  • Seeking to continue to grow a comprehensive Hospital Employed Orthopedic group
  • Group is seeking a focus on general orthopedics or foot and ankle surgery
  • Privileges at one hospital only
  • Shared Call (Local groups share in ER Call)
  • Block OR Time
  • Athena EMR

Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina (1hr from Charlotte) is growing with the addition of an employed, full-time BC/BE Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon to strengthen our established team. Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.

Requirements:

  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency - ACGME Accredited
  • Foot & Ankle Fellowship
  • General Orthopedic call coverage (shared with other providers)

About Our Hospital and Health System

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355- bed hospital located in Hickory, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast

Hospital:

Frye Regional Medical Center, a 355-bed hospital, is a part of the Duke Lifepoint Healthcare system. FRMC offers the region access to more than 50 primary care and specialty providers through the FryeCare Physician network, including OB/Gyn, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, and more.

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Compensation Details

Our compensation may include: * Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus * Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance * Paid time off and retirement plan * Comprehensive health and well-being benefits * Student loan repayment assistance * Early-commitment residency stipend * Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days * Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage * Marketing and practice growth assistance

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • A-

    Overall

  • B+

    Access to Restaurants

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    43,352

  • Median Rent

    $917

  • Median Home Value

    $233,800

  • Median Income

    $58,251

Posted September 24, 2025

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