General Surgeon

Rutherford Medical Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated General Surgeon to join their team in a vibrant community. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a collaborative work environment. With a focus on general surgery and laparoscopic procedures, you will be part of a respected team that values your contributions. The hospital is recognized for its commitment to patient satisfaction and community health, providing a supportive atmosphere for both professional growth and personal well-being. If you're looking to advance your career in a fulfilling role, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Student loan repayment assistance

CME allowance

Paid liability coverage

Marketing assistance

Practice growth support

Qualifications

• BC/BE General Surgeon needed with skills in bread and butter general surgery.
• Experience with laparoscopic procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and provide GI coverage as needed.
• Participate in clinic and on-call rotations.

Skills

General Surgery

Laparoscopic Procedures

GI Coverage

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certification in General Surgery

Tools

Athena EMR

Meditech EMR

Job description

Location 288 S. Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherfordton, NC

As a Surgeon with Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, NC, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is growing with the addition of an employed, full-time BC/BE General Surgeon to strengthen our established team at Rutherford Surgical Associates.

Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.

• Current providers include Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, Pediatrics
• Requirements: bread and butter general surgery, GI coverage, laparoscopic procedures
• Schedule and call
  • Clinic Monday- Friday 8 am-5 pm
  • OR in the morning followed by clinic
  • CALL 1:3 (On call for GS and GI simultaneously)
• Clinic EMR- Athena, Hospital EMR- Meditech
• 2023 Lifepoint Division Hospital of the year

90th percentile patient satisfaction in the ambulatory clinic

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
• 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

About Our Hospital and Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143- bed hospital located in Rutherfordton, NC, 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.

Hospital:

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Healthcare facility, employs over 120 qualified physicians with more than 23 medical specialties. The 143-bed hospital is a recognized as one of America's Top 100 Community Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review, as well as Thompson Reuters Top 100 Performance Improvement Leader designation for the fourth consecutive year. RRHS offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services including family care, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, women's services, imaging, home care, outpatient surgery, emergency care, and more.

Community:

Rutherfordton is located about 10 minutes from Lake Lure and about 1 hour south of Asheville. Located just 16 miles east of Lake Lure, Rutherfordton in Rutherford County is a literal gold mine of interesting history. Beautiful historic antebellum homes line Main Street near downtown, along with shops, restaurants and one of the best children's museums in the state.

1hr to Asheville and Greenville
1.5hr to Charlotte

Rutherford REgional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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