Surgery - General Physician

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider seeks a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon for a full-time role in Athens, TN. This opportunity includes access to robotics, competitive compensation, and a supportive call structure. Athens offers a family-friendly environment and numerous outdoor activities with no state income tax.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with wRVU incentives

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off and CME allowance

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in general surgery required.
• Robotics training necessary for DaVinci Robot operation.
• Endo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, hospital-employed general surgery position.
• Provide supportive call coverage with independent surgeons.
• Access to a surgery center and robotic technology.

Skills

General Surgery

Robotics

Endoscopy

Independent Practice

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible

Job description

General Surgeon Hospital-Employed Opportunity in Athens, TN
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, TN

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon to join a well-established, hospital-employed group in Athens, Tennessee. This is a bread and butter general surgery opportunity with access to a surgery center and robotic technology.

Opportunity Details:

• Full-time, hospital-employed general surgery position

• Join a 2-person employed group

• Supportive call coverage from 3 additional independent surgeons

• DaVinci Robot available robotics training required

• Bread and butter general surgery; endo experience preferred

• Strong primary care referral network

• Experience required independent practice ability is preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + wRVU production incentives

• Sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid malpractice

• CME allowance and generous paid time off

• Student loan assistance available

Hospital Information:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute care facility providing a range of services including surgery, emergency care, imaging, cardiac cathetherization services, expanding ICU services and rehabilitation. Part of LifePoint Health, SRMC is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and building a strong provider community.

Location Highlights:

• Athens is located midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville

• Nestled in the Tennessee Valley with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains

• Family-friendly community with a low cost of living

• Excellent outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and boating

• No state income tax in Tennessee