General Surgeon

Memorial Physician Practices; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

CME allowance

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a General Surgeon for Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee. This full-time position involves joining a small surgical group with strong support and collaboration. The hospital offers advanced technology such as the DaVinci Robot and requires independent practice capabilities.

The package includes competitive salary, bonuses, health benefits, and relocation assistance, with a commitment to making a positive impact in patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• Experience required in general surgery with independent practice capability.
• Robotics training required to use the DaVinci Robot.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery services in a collaborative environment.
• Work within a supportive surgical team.
• Utilize advanced surgical technology.

Skills

Independent practice ability

Robotics training

Endo experience

Job description

General Surgeon Opportunity - STARR Regional Medical Center, Athens, TN

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a General Surgeon with Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Details:

• Full-time, hospital-employed general surgery position
• Join a 2-person employed group
• Supportive call coverage from 3 additional independent surgeons
• DaVinci Robot available - robotics training required
• Bread and butter general surgery; endo experience helpful
• Strong primary care referral network
• Experience required - independent practice ability is essential

About Our Hospital and Health System:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118 bed hospital located in Athens, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

About the Community:

• Athens is located midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville
• Nestled in the Tennessee Valley with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains
• Family-friendly community with a low cost of living

Our compensation package can include:

• Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and retirement plan
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Early-commitment residency stipend
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.