Surgery - General Physician at Lifepoint Health summary:
A board-certified General Surgeon position at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee, offering full-time hospital employment with access to advanced robotic surgery technology. The role involves performing a variety of general surgical procedures with supportive call coverage and a strong referral network. Competitive compensation includes base salary, production incentives, benefits, and relocation assistance in a family-friendly community with excellent quality of life.
Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon to join a well-established, hospital-employed group in Athens, Tennessee. This is a bread and butter general surgery opportunity with access to a surgery center and robotic technology.
Opportunity Details:Full-time, hospital-employed general surgery position
Join a 2-person employed group
Supportive call coverage from 3 additional independent surgeons
DaVinci Robot available robotics training required
Bread and butter general surgery; endo experience preferred
Strong primary care referral network
Experience and independent practice ability are preferred
Competitive base salary + wRVU production incentives
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid malpractice
CME allowance and generous paid time off
Student loan assistance available
Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute care facility providing a range of services including surgery, emergency care, imaging, cardiac cathetherization services, expanding ICU services and rehabilitation. Part of LifePoint Health, SRMC is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and building a strong provider community.
Location Highlights:Athens is located midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville
Nestled in the Tennessee Valley with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains
Family-friendly community with a low cost of living
Excellent outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and boating
No state income tax in Tennessee
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