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JOB DESCRIPTION
Work/life balance starts here! Discover an orthopedic opportunity that elevates patient care while giving you a schedule that truly fits your life. TeamHealth is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina, a historic waterfront town located near the Pamlico Sound, within an hour’s drive of Emerald Isle!
Why TeamHealth at CarolinaEast Medical Center?
- Competitive compensation
- Enjoy true work-life balance with flexible scheduling (24-hour shifts)
- Love where you live? Perfect, no relocation needed
- Free to work when and where you want on your time off – no restrictions
- Perform emergent surgeries, provide 24‑hour ED coverage, complete inpatient rounding and consults, and help manage postoperative follow‑up in clinic
- Limited billing and coding responsibilities
Work in a supportive, team-driven environment with clinical leadership at your side and tap into TeamHealth’s nationwide network for resources and career advancement. If you’re ready to make an impact, grow professionally, and be part of an established team, this is your opportunity. Apply today!
BENEFITS
- Employee model
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided
- Mentorship opportunities to support your clinical development
- Access to TeamHealth's wellness program and nationwide network of nurse midwives
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's Patient Safety Organization
- Generous clinician referral bonus
FACILITY
Serving the community for over 60 years, CarolinaEast Health System is North Carolina's only continuous Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Five Star Hospital. Recognized for excellence in orthopedic surgery, maternity care and patient experience, this 350-bed hospital features the services and amenities of metropolitan-area facilities with a community-focused atmosphere.
ABOUT THE CITY
A riverfront city on the North Carolina coast, New Bern is home to a burgeoning arts and cultural scene, many local museums and historical sites, and the Croatan National Forest. Enjoy camping, hiking, biking and hunting in the coastal pine forests, or boating on the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound. The beach is just minutes away and escaping to the outer banks for a weekend getaway is a breeze.
JOB INFO
Encouraged to Apply: All
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon
CarolinaEast Medical Center
New Bern, NC
PRN
Opening 65755BR
Your Recruiter:
Heather_Dunn@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(954) 835-2844
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
JOB DESCRIPTION
Work/life balance starts here! Discover an orthopedic opportunity that elevates patient care while giving you a schedule that truly fits your life. TeamHealth is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina, a historic waterfront town located near the Pamlico Sound, within an hour’s drive of Emerald Isle!
Why TeamHealth at CarolinaEast Medical Center?
- Competitive compensation
- Enjoy true work-life balance with flexible scheduling (24-hour shifts)
- Love where you live? Perfect, no relocation needed
- Free to work when and where you want on your time off – no restrictions
- Perform emergent surgeries, provide 24‑hour ED coverage, complete inpatient rounding and consults, and help manage postoperative follow‑up in clinic
- Limited billing and coding responsibilities
Work in a supportive, team-driven environment with clinical leadership at your side and tap into TeamHealth’s nationwide network for resources and career advancement. If you’re ready to make an impact, grow professionally, and be part of an established team, this is your opportunity. Apply today!
BENEFITS
- Employee model
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided
- Mentorship opportunities to support your clinical development
- Access to TeamHealth's wellness program and nationwide network of nurse midwives
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's Patient Safety Organization
- Generous clinician referral bonus
FACILITY
Serving the community for over 60 years, CarolinaEast Health System is North Carolina's only continuous Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Five Star Hospital. Recognized for excellence in orthopedic surgery, maternity care and patient experience, this 350-bed hospital features the services and amenities of metropolitan-area facilities with a community-focused atmosphere.
ABOUT THE CITY
A riverfront city on the North Carolina coast, New Bern is home to a burgeoning arts and cultural scene, many local museums and historical sites, and the Croatan National Forest. Enjoy camping, hiking, biking and hunting in the coastal pine forests, or boating on the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound. The beach is just minutes away and escaping to the outer banks for a weekend getaway is a breeze.
JOB INFO
Encouraged to Apply: All
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon
CarolinaEast Medical Center
New Bern, NC
PRN
Opening 65755BR
Your Recruiter:
Heather_Dunn@teamhealth.com
Phone Number:
(954) 835-2844
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgeon jobs.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited surgical residency program
- Board certification or eligibility in a recognized surgical specialty
- Current and unrestricted state medical license in the hiring state
- Active DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification with hospital privileging eligibility
Tips for Your Surgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to each specialty
Surgeon CVs should lead with your residency and fellowship training, case volume by procedure type, and board certification status. Generic physician CVs get screened out fast when a hiring committee is looking for a specific procedural skill set.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target programs by call schedule
Many surgeons filter openings by call burden before anything else. When you read a posting, look for explicit language about call frequency and coverage model, since those details signal workload far more accurately than compensation framing or prestige.
Get your credentialing documents ready early
Hospital privileging runs parallel to hiring and can delay your start date by weeks if your ECFMG certificate, malpractice history, or DEA registration paperwork is out of order. Gather these before you apply so you can respond to credentialing requests immediately.
Prepare for a proctored case evaluation
Many surgical hiring processes include a proctored observation or surgical skills assessment, especially for high-acuity specialties. Know which procedures you're most likely to be evaluated on and confirm you can articulate your decision-making process in real time under observation.
Negotiate start date alongside compensation
Surgical contracts often have long lead times between offer and first day due to credentialing and privileging. Pushing for a start date that gives you adequate transition time is as important as negotiating base pay, especially if you're leaving an existing position.
Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most surgeons?
The companies hiring the most surgeons right now include Vohra Wound Physicians, Skilled Wound Care, and Aspen Dental, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health system consolidation has concentrated a large share of full-time surgical positions within large regional hospital networks.
How many surgeon jobs are remote?
About 7% of surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most of those concentrated in telemedicine pre-operative consultations, surgical education, clinical advisory, and utilization review roles rather than hands-on procedural positions. The core operating room and inpatient surgical roles remain overwhelmingly on-site.
How do you become a surgeon?
You complete a four-year undergraduate degree, then four years of medical school to earn your MD or DO. After that you enter a surgical residency, which runs from five to seven years depending on the specialty. Many surgeons follow residency with a fellowship for subspecialty training. You then obtain a state medical license, DEA registration, and board certification before practicing independently.
How do you get hired as a surgeon with little or no attending experience?
Most surgeons entering their first attending role come directly from residency or fellowship, so hiring committees expect limited independent experience and weigh your training program's reputation, case volume logs, and faculty references heavily. Applying to community hospitals or smaller health systems can be more accessible than flagship academic centers for first positions. Being specific about your procedural strengths in your CV helps differentiate you from other new graduates.
What does the surgeon interview process look like?
The surgeon interview typically begins with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter, followed by an on-site visit that includes meetings with department chiefs, hospital administration, and potential OR colleagues. You may tour facilities and review call schedules. Some programs add a proctored case review or surgical skills component. Contract negotiation and credentialing review follow a formal offer, often adding several weeks to the overall timeline.
Where can I find and apply to surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and practice preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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