General Surgeon

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® seeks a General Surgeon for Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC. This full-time, hospital-employed role offers a collaborative environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact on local healthcare.

Join an established practice with two full-time BC General Surgeons, share on-call duties, and utilize advanced technologies like the daVinci Robot. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and a great work-life balance in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to perform bread and butter General Surgery cases along with scopes.
• New residents are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries in a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in shared call rotation.

Skills

General Surgery

Robotic training

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified

Job description

General Surgeon – Harris Regional Hospital (Sylva, NC)

As a General Surgeon at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC 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, established practice
• Join two full time BC General Surgeons
• Shared call 1:4 including community provider
• daVinci Robot on site; robotic training preferred
• Must be willing to perform bread and butter General Surgery cases along with scopes
• Schedule will include one full day of scopes (avg. 8‑10) per week
• New residents are welcome to apply

Serving a Rural Population

• 25 minutes from Cherokee Indian Reservation
• Rural Health Designation
• NHSC Approved Site

Work/Life Balance

• Located one hour west of Asheville with mountainous views surrounding the hospital and the clinic
• Outdoor recreation at your fingertips: hiking, biking, over 100 waterfalls in Jackson, Macon, Franklin, and Highlands Counties

Compensation Package

• 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

About Our Hospital and Health System

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed hospital located in Sylva, 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.

About Our Community

Sylva, NC is less than one hour west of Asheville and adjacent to the university town of Cullowhee, NC, home of Western Carolina University. Sylva and the surrounding area feature hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and whitewater rafting and kayaking. Access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and the cultural legacy of Cherokee, NC. Jackson County is known as the official North Carolina Trout Capital with clear mountain streams running throughout the county. Mountain golf and snow skiing are also within a few minutes' drive.

• 50 minutes to Asheville
• 2 hours to Knoxville
• 3 hours to Charlotte

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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