Short one year partnership is being offered for a General Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a well- established North Carolina private practice group. All sub-specialties will be considered. General call is 1:4. Call is shared with a local ortho group. Competitive salary guarantee of $400-450K for first year, then eat- what- you- kill setup; the harder you work, the more you earn. Short one year partnership, after which candidate can buy into the real estate and ancillary services. Option to purchase stock in the ambulatory center. Excellent benefits package including Malpractice and CME. Group is flexible and can formulate the package around the candidate. Affordable area and low cost of living. This is one of the most buyer-friendly places and markets in the entire United States. Revitalized downtown area, complete with retail shops and dining establishments. There is a plethora of historic sites, museums, local breweries, local sporting events, and shopping areas across the city, as well as three Universities in town.