Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, part of the Lexington Medical Center network of care, is seeking board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons across multiple subspecialties, including:
- Sports Medicine
- Hand & Upper Extremity
- Foot & Ankle
- Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint
- General Orthopaedics
This recruitment reflects tremendous program growth and the community’s strong demand for orthopaedic services.
Position Highlights:
- Competitive starting salary guarantee with sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and annual CME allowance
- Shared general call (1:13) with APP support and traumatologist backup
- Operating room time available in both our ambulatory surgery center and main OR
- State-of-the-art technology, including robotics and two Hana tables
- Established team of 14 orthopaedic surgeons and 10 advanced practice providers
- Built-in referral network of 25+ primary care practices and 30+ specialties, including general surgery, neurosurgery, bariatrics, and interventional pain management
- Robust administrative support and award-winning marketing services
About Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, SC, ranked the #2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina.” LMC anchors a health network that includes six community medical centers, over 70 physician practices, and more than 8,500 health care professionals. The system is nationally recognized for its cardiovascular care, cancer programs, and surgical excellence, performing more than 25,000 surgeries annually.
Benefits (Day One)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plans
- Malpractice Insurance (occurrence-based)
- Annual CME Allowance
- Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
- On-site Child Care Center & Health Directions Gym Membership
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Customized physician marketing plan with media opportunities
Community Highlights:
- Capital city of Columbia, South Carolina with central location to numerous southeastern cities in NC, GA, and FL; favorable economic environment and cultural diversity
- South Carolina ranked as one of the fastest-growing states in the country
- Top-rated public-school districts with several private school or charter school options
- Home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, SEC Division I sporting events
- Top-quality entertainment at Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center for the Arts
- Energetic nightlife in the Congaree Vista and diverse local businesses throughout the Main Street District and beyond
- Popular attractions such as Riverbanks Zoo and Soda City Market every Saturday morning
- National parks and limitless outdoor recreational opportunities with proximity to Lake Murray and the Congaree Riverwalk