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LifePoint Health

General Surgeon

LifePoint Health, Rutherfordton

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Your Healing Mission MattersAs a General Surgeon at Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, NC 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:Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Rutherfordton, North Carolinais growing with the addition of an employed, full-time BC/BE General Surgeon to strengthen our established team at Rutherford Surgical Associates.Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.Current providers include Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, PediatricsRequirements: bread and butter general surgery, GI call coverage and procedures, laparoscopic proceduresAverage 10-20 patients/daySchedule and callClinic Monday- Friday 8 am-5 pmOR in the morning followed by clinicCALL 1:3 (On call for GS and GI simultaneously)Clinic EMR- Athena, Hospital EMR- Meditech2023 Lifepoint Division Hospital of the year90th percentile patient satisfaction in the ambulatory clinic About Our Hospital and Health System:Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143 bed hospital located in Rutherfordton, NC 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. RRHS, a Duke Lifepoint Healthcare facility, employs over 120 qualified physicians with more than 23 medical specialties. The hospital is a recognized as one of America's Top 100 Community Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review, as well as Thompson Reuters Top 100 Performance Improvement Leader designation for the fourth consecutive year. RRHS offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services including family care, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, women's services, imaging, home care, outpatient surgery, emergency care, and more. Community:Rutherfordton is located about 10 minutes from Lake Lure and about 1 hour south of Asheville. Located just 16 miles east of Lake Lure, Rutherfordton in Rutherford County is a literal gold mine of interesting history. Beautiful historic antebellum homes line Main Street near downtown, along with shops, restaurants and one of the best children's museums in the state.1hr to Asheville and Greenville1.5hr to CharlotteOur compensation package can include:Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonusSign-on bonus and relocation assistancePaid time off and retirement planComprehensive health and well-being benefitsStudent loan repayment assistanceEarly-commitment residency stipendContinuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and daysPaid professional liability and malpractice coverageMarketing and practice growth assistanceRutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.