Surgery General Physician

Description Specialization: Surgery General

Job Summary: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, located in Spruce Pine, NC, is seeking an experienced general surgeon to join its established surgical practice.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified / board eligible in general surgery
• Rural Health Center - NHSC loan forgiveness eligible
• Visa sponsorship eligible
• Practicing and new grads encouraged to apply

Position Highlights:

• 60% bread & butter general surgery; 40% endoscopy focused
• No Robotics
• Partners with one other surgeon based out of McDowell Medical Center in Marion
• 10 days of call per month
• Practice supported by APPs, CMAs and LPNs
• Practice hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• This is an employed position with HCA Healthcare
• Competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
• Benefit offerings that cater to your lifestyle: health, dental, vision, pharmacy, & financial
• Paid time off paired with allocated dollars and days toward CME
• Relocation and signing incentives available

About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital:

• Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (BRRH) is a for-profit community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties
• Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, the hospital is licensed for 46 beds and has about 410 employees, including 82 RNs
• Cleverley & Associates has recognized BRRH as a Community Value 5-Star Hospital for 10 consecutive years
• Medical specialties offered by BRRH include emergency services, OB services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pain management, pediatrics and family medicine
• BRRH is a member of Mission Health, a Top 15 Health System

Spruce Pine, NC is located in the beautiful southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. Spruce Pine is within an hour of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, and the Appalachian Trail winds through the county. Spruce Pine, is located within driving distance of the amenities of Asheville, NC; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN and Greenville, SC. Enjoy pastimes such as golfing, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, gem mining and horseback riding in an area known for beautiful fall leaf colors, snow-glistened mountaintops, fresh spring flowers, and beautiful summer sunrises and sunsets.