General Surgeon: Broad Practice, Impactful Community Care

Stephens County Hospital; Toccoa (GA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens County Hospital in Georgia seeks a General Surgeon to join our physician group and deliver broad, high-quality surgical care to patients in the hospital and surrounding community.

The ideal candidate will perform elective and emergency general surgeries, participate in inpatient, outpatient, and ED consultations, and be involved in our call schedule. You will collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, anesthesia, nursing, PCPs, radiology, and other services to advance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in [State].
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad general surgery services including elective and emergency cases.
• Inpatient, outpatient, and ED surgical consultations.
• Participate in General Surgery call schedule.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, anesthesia, nursing, PCP, radiology, and other services.
• Engage in quality improvement and professional initiatives.
• Support a collaborative environment to impact patients and the community.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

General Surgery residency completed

Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery

Eligible for medical licensure in [State]

Current BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a General Surgeon to join our physician group and provide high-quality, comprehensive surgical care to patients in our hospital and the surrounding community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who enjoys a broad general surgery practice , meaningful patient relationships, and working in a collaborative hospital environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and will be comfortable managing both elective and emergency surgical conditions.

Position Highlights

Broad scope of elective and emergency general surgery

Inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department surgical consultations

Participation in the hospital's General Surgery call schedule

Opportunity to build and grow a strong surgical practice within the community

Collaborative relationship with Emergency Medicine, anesthesia, nursing, primary care, radiology, and other hospital services

Opportunity to participate in quality improvement, medical staff activities, and other professional initiatives

Supportive environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the patients and community we serve

Surgical Scope

The practice may include procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, bowel and intestinal procedures, soft-tissue procedures, and other general surgical services consistent with the surgeon's training, experience, and hospital privileges.

The surgeon will also evaluate and manage urgent and emergent surgical conditions and coordinate transfer when a patient's needs exceed the services available locally.

Ideal Candidate

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency

Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery

Eligible for medical licensure in [State]

Current BLS certification

Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient-centered care

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Comfortable practicing with a broad range of general surgical conditions

New graduates will be considered based on their training, clinical experience, and ability to meet the needs of the practice.

If you are looking for an opportunity to practice meaningful, community-focused general surgery with a broad clinical scope and a collaborative healthcare team , we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.