Surgery - General Physician

Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina a charming, historic community just 10 minutes from Lake Lure and one hour from Asheville. Known for its scenic beauty, welcoming atmosphere, and small-town charm, Rutherfordton offers access to outdoor recreation, vibrant local shops and restaurants, and top-rated schools. The town is also conveniently located 1 hour from Greenville and 1.5 hours from Charlotte.

Facility: 143-bed hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including family care, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, women s services, and emergency care. Recognized as one of America s Top 100 Community Hospitals by Becker s Hospital Review and a four-time Thomson Reuters Top 100 Performance Improvement Leader.

Opportunity: Hospital-employed, full-time BC/BE General Surgeon position joining a well-established surgical team. The role supports a growing hospital system with a strong focus on quality care and patient satisfaction, welcoming both experienced surgeons and new graduates, including visa candidates.

Details:

• Bread and butter general surgery, endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures

• Join a team of 3 General Surgeons; seeking a 4th due to growth

• Average patients per day

• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm

• OR in the morning followed by clinic hours

• Clinic EMR: Athena; Hospital EMR: Meditech

• Collegial medical staff includes specialties in Cardiology, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, and Pediatrics

• Supportive environment with access to advanced technology and resources

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary plus wRVU production bonus

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Early-commitment residency stipend (for future hires)

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement plan, and paid time off

• CME allowance and days

• Paid malpractice and professional liability coverage

• Marketing and practice growth support