General Surgery (APP)

Memorial Physician Practices; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + wRVU production incentive

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing assistance

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant for their General Surgery department in Galax, Virginia. You will join a busy team, contributing to patient care in a supportive environment. This role offers a flexible schedule with the opportunity to make an impact on the community you serve.

The recruitment package includes a competitive salary, student loan assistance, and comprehensive health benefits. Join a respected healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing community health.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant with relevant experience in a surgical setting.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible scheduling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance and patient care in a hospital setting.
• Manage a patient load of approximately 18 patients per day.
• Conduct suturing and treatment of minor lumps and bumps.

Skills

General Surgery

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant License

Job description

APP General Surgery opening in Galax, Virginia

As a Physician Assistant with Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, Virginia, 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.

Your Healing Mission Matters

Position Details

Twin County Regional Healthcare, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Galax, Virginia (60 min from Winston‑Salem and 90 min from Roanoke) is growing with the addition of an employed, full‑time General Surgery PA to strengthen our established team. Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training will be considered.

• Currently the office has one provider; he is the only general surgeon in the community and he is extremely busy
• Sutures and minor lumps and bumps
• Average patients/day is 18
• Flexible schedule but looking for 4-5 days a week

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign‑on bonus
• Student Loan Assistance
• FREE consultation with Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About Our Hospital and Health System:

Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is a 141‑bed Duke Lifepoint affiliated hospital, 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. TCRH is considered a rural facility that serves a large medical population of approximately 60,000 within a 100‑mile radius and includes acute care, ambulatory care and emergency services.

About the Community:

• An outdoor hobbyist mecca with four mild seasons in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
• Trail systems, rock climbing, river sport access right from town
• Year around festivals with deep roots in the music scene
• Small town charm with city perks 60m to Winston‑Salem and 90m to Roanoke

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