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Lifepoint Health Careers
General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$124,051 / year median in Virginia
+26% projected growth
Job Description
APP General Surgery opening in Galax, Virginia Your Healing Mission Matters As a Physician Assistant with Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, Virginia, 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 Twin County Regional Healthcare, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Galax, Virginia (60 min from Winston-Salem and 90 min from Roanoke) is growing with the addition of an employed, full-time General Surgery PA to strengthen our established team. Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training will be considered. Currently the office has one provider; he is the only general surgeon in the community and he is extremely busy Sutures and minor lumps and bumps Average patients/day is 18 Flexible schedule but looking for 4-5 days a week Recruitment Package may include: Base salary + wRVU production incentive CME allowance Sign-on bonus Student Loan Assistance FREE consultation with Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance