<p>A fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon is needed for a full-time, hospital-employed position at the only trauma center in York County, South Carolina — a Level II Trauma Center currently upgrading to a higher designation in 2026 — located in the Fort Mill / Rock Hill corridor just 15 minutes south of uptown Charlotte. The practice offers high surgical volume driven by two hospital emergency departments plus a freestanding ED, state-of-the-art robotic surgical systems, and an experienced orthopedic team operating in a rapidly growing region with exceptional quality of life and South Carolina's favorable cost of living.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary guarantee with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time hospital-employed position with a primarily inpatient surgical focus and some outpatient care</li> <li>Level II Trauma Center — designation upgrading in 2026 — serving as the sole trauma center in York County, SC</li> <li>Surgical volume supported by two hospital-based emergency departments plus a freestanding ED</li> <li>Strong, established ED referral relationships that keep the surgical schedule consistently full</li> <li>State-of-the-art robotic surgical systems and large, well-equipped operating rooms</li> <li>Experienced orthopedic team providing collegial, subspecialty-level support</li> <li>High-acuity regional catchment with no competing trauma center in the county</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery</li> <li>Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma required</li> <li>Experienced surgeon preferred; comfort with the full spectrum of trauma acuity expected</li> <li>Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Mill ranks among the fastest-growing communities in the Carolinas, offering top-rated public schools, a charming small-town character, and direct access to the Charlotte metro — uptown Charlotte is just 15 minutes north, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a major hub, is approximately 25 minutes away. Outdoor amenities are exceptional: the Anne Springs Close Greenway provides 2,100 acres of trails, lakes, and equestrian paths, while Lake Wylie waterfront living, Carowinds, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are all within easy reach. South Carolina's lower tax burden and cost of living, combined with Charlotte-market compensation, creates outstanding financial value for physicians and their families.</p>