Posting Information

• Department: Orthopaedics - Pediatrics - 414635
• Posting Open Date: 01/23/2026
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Vacancy ID: FAC0005797
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US

Position Information

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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

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.

Position Summary

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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Benefits Of This Opportunity Include

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

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

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

Special Instructions

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to (see below) The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.