General Surgeon Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Your Healing Mission Matters As a Surgeon with Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, NC, 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.

Position Details Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 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, Pediatrics Requirements:

bread and butter general surgery, GI coverage, laparoscopic procedures Average 10-20 patients/day Schedule and call Clinic Monday

• Friday 8 am-5 pm OR in the morning followed by clinic CALL 1:3 (On call for GS and GI simultaneously) Clinic EMR
• Athena, Hospital EMR
• Meditech 2023 Lifepoint Division Hospital of the year 90th percentile patient satisfaction in the ambulatory clinic 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 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.

Hospital:

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Healthcare facility, employs over 120 qualified physicians with more than 23 medical specialties. The 143-bed 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 Greenville 1.5hr to Charlotte Rutherford 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.