General Surgeon

Wythe County Community Hospital; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

PTO

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Student loan repayment

Residency stipend

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Marketing support

Job summary

Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Virginia, seeks an experienced General Surgeon to join Lifepoint Health as a hospital-employed physician. The role emphasizes a broad-scope general surgery practice with endoscopy capabilities and independence in a community hospital setting.

You’ll work with supportive leadership to expand surgical services, with DaVinci XI robotics planned for late 2026. Competitive compensation with productivity incentives, sign-on and relocation assistance, and

Qualifications

• General surgeon with experience in community hospital settings.
• Competence in endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
• Ability to manage GI bleeds and acute surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide bread-and-butter general surgery with endoscopy capabilities.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to expand surgical services.
• Prepare for integration of DaVinci XI robotic system in late 2026.

Skills

General surgery

Endoscopy/colonoscopy

Robotic surgery readiness

Tools

DaVinci XI Robot

Job description

Seeking Experienced General Surgeon | Community Impact & Program Growth | Southwest Virginia

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a General Surgeon with Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Virginia, 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

• Hospital-employed position
• Seeking surgeon comfortable practicing independently in a community hospital setting
• Bread-and-butter general surgery practice with endoscopy/colonoscopy capabilities
• Ability to manage GI bleeds and acute surgical cases in a community hospital setting
• DaVinci XI Robot anticipated for late 2026
• Supportive hospital leadership committed to expanding surgical capabilities locally
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
• Additional call compensation available for call shifts beyond contractual expectations
• Open to experienced surgeons comfortable with broad-scope general surgery

About Our Hospital and Health System:

Wythe County Community Hospital is a 100-bed hospital located in Wytheville, Virginia 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:

Wytheville is a beautiful community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia that combines small-town friendliness and outdoor living with easy access to nearby major metropolitan areas.

• History buffs will enjoy Wytheville's many historical sites, including the Rock House Museum, the Thomas J. Boyd Museum, the Wytheville Heritage Museum, and the Stephen F. Austin Memorial.
• Entertainment lovers enjoy the state-of-the-art, German-themed Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater, and the Chautauqua Festival.
• Educational opportunities are available through Wytheville Community College and a satellite location of Old Dominion University, as well as five elementary schools, one primary school, three high schools, and a vocational/technical school.
• Roanoke, VA (80 mi); Greensboro, NC (105 mi); Bristol, TN (70 mi); Charlotte, NC (150 mi)

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

Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wythe County Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.