<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 its designation in 2026 — located in Fort Mill/Rock Hill, just 15 minutes south of uptown Charlotte. The facility operates two hospital emergency departments plus a freestanding ED, generating consistent high-acuity surgical volume with established referral patterns that keep the OR schedule full. State-of-the-art robotic surgical systems, large ORs, and an experienced orthopedic team make this a compelling platform for a surgeon who wants volume, acuity, and institutional support in one of the fastest-growing communities in the Carolinas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary guarantee with productivity incentive structure</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>CME allowance provided</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time hospital-employed position with primarily inpatient surgical focus and some outpatient care</li> <li>Level II Trauma Center — the sole trauma center serving York County, SC — with designation upgrade anticipated in 2026</li> <li>Two hospital-based emergency departments plus a freestanding ED feeding consistent surgical volume</li> <li>Strong, established ED relationships and referral patterns that sustain a full operative schedule</li> <li>State-of-the-art robotic surgical systems and large, well-equipped operating rooms</li> <li>Experienced orthopedic team providing collegial support and subspecialty collaboration</li> <li>High-acuity trauma case mix appropriate for a fellowship-trained surgeon seeking meaningful volume</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 orthopedic 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 economy — all with South Carolina's notably lower cost of living. The Anne Springs Close Greenway provides 2,100 acres of trails, lakes, and equestrian paths immediately at hand, while Lake Wylie waterfront living, Carowinds, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are all within easy reach. Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a major national hub, is 25 minutes north — making this an exceptional location for physicians and their families who want suburban quality of life without sacrificing urban connectivity.</p>