
General Surgery Job in Wytheville, Virginia
Seeking Experienced General Surgeon | Community Impact & Program Growth | Southwest Virginia
Company:Lifepoint Health
Profession/Specialty:General Surgery
Location:Wytheville, Virginia, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
Pay Type:Annual Salary
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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
- da Vinci robotic platform anticipated later this year
- 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.
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About Wythe County Community Hospital
Wytheville was founded in 1792 as Evansham on 100 acres of land. Named for the first signer of the Declaration of Independence for Virginia, George Wythe, the town was selected as the county seat of Wythe County in 1790. At the time, it was the junction of two great western roads, the Ingles Ferry and the Peppers Ferry trails. Today, two federal highways, Interstates 77 & 81, bring thousands of visitors each day to experience the charm and beauty of this small southern community. Wythe County is surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Blue Ridge and offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Hiking on the numerous mountain trails will provide visitors with the opportunity to see breathtaking forest and foliage in many relatively untouched areas. Agriculture is a prominent industry in Wythe County raking in the top 10 livestock counties in the state. A variety of recreational activities await visitors from hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding – all within convenient distance to numerous restaurants, motels, campgrounds and attractions!
Population: 8,235 Wytheville and 29,344 Wythe County
Service Area: PSA: Wythe and Bland County and SSA: Smyth, Pulaski, Grayson Counties
The Hospital
Located in the heart of Wytheville, Wythe County Community Hospital is a 100-bed, acute-care facility that provides medical services to the people of Wythe and Bland counties and surrounding areas. A healthcare leader in the community, the hospital offers a host of services including: emergency department, outpatient Iimaging, women’s services and a birthing center, urology, a bone & joint center, post-acute care, surgical services, occupational medicine, a pain center, rehabilitation and therapy services.
Wythe County Community Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and has earned Chest Pain Center Accreditation by the Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. It was named a TJC 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, earned Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, and is accredited by the American Commission on Cancer. We are proud to offer patients access to state-of-the-art technology including: CT and MRI, and the CENTURION® vision system for cataract surgery.
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