Emergency General Surgeon - Monroe, NC

Emergency General Surgeon Opportunity

Join Atrium Health as an Emergency General Surgeon in Union, North Carolinapart of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you upthis is where it starts.

This practice currently has 2 elective surgeons and 1 emergency general surgeon. We are looking for another emergency general surgeon with a team mindset who wants to make an impact in a rapidly growing suburban community near Charlotte, NC.

Atrium Health Union is a 175-bed hospital in Monroe, NC, providing comprehensive emergency services and specialty medical care. The campus offers a variety of medical services, including full radiology services including interventional radiology, gastroenterology, full blood bank support, day surgery center, cancer treatment center, long-term care facility, behavioral health center, specialty care clinics, a community wellness and outreach program, a women and children's center, interventional heart program and physician practices. Over the past 100 years our hospital has been serving the Monroe area, which has experienced 15% population growth over the past 5 years.

Freestanding emergency rooms within Atrium Health provide added access to patients and surgical consultations to all locations. Atrium Health Union supports one freestanding emergency room as well as Atrium Anson, which is a 15-bed critical access hospital.

Highlights

• We serve the Union County community including Monroe, Waxhaw, and Indian Trail.
• Looking for a dynamic, proactive surgeon who is ready to engage with referring physicians.
• Call schedule of approximately 4 weeknights a month, no more than 1 in every 4 weekends
• Emergency General Surgery program embedded in an established practice
• Four operating rooms including one with a DaVinci Robot
• Providing surgical care for Atrium Union Hospital as well as a freestanding ED and a critical access hospital nearby
• Within 45 minutes of Charlotte and all of what it has to offer (NFL, NBA, broadway musicals, restaurants etc)
• Community surgeons integrated into Atrium Health system initiatives, providing access to resources and opportunities for professional development

Training and/or Experience Required

• Qualified candidates must be BC/BE in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery

Benefits About Monroe & Union County, North Carolina Monroe, nestled in the heart of Union County, offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and modern living. Known for its friendly, family-oriented community, the city truly lives by its motto, "Where Heartland Meets High Tech", reflecting a balance of traditional values and contemporary amenities. Despite being one of the largest cities in the county, Monroe maintains a charming, small-town feel. The historic downtown district, with its beautifully preserved Victorian and Classical Revival architecture, invites you to enjoy local shops, cozy cafes, and community events that bring people together throughout the year. Whether you're looking for vibrant community festivals, peaceful neighborhoods, or convenient access to urban centers, Monroe and Union County provide a welcoming atmosphere for individuals and families alike.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impactfor all.