Physician - General Surgery - North Wilkesboro

6 days ago

North Wilkesboro, United States Atrium Health Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Surgeon to join our Wake Forest Health Network Surgical Specialties - Wilkes surgical team in North Wilkesboro, NC. The General Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care, including pre-operative evaluations, performing surgeries, and managing post-operative recovery. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of general surgery skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting.

The Wake Forest Health Network is a physician-led, non-faculty multispecialty group practice affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, and every member plays a vital role in our success. We boast a team-oriented culture that encourages open communication and partnership to provide exceptional patient care within our facilities.

Specializing in:
  • General Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Colon and Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery
What You'll Do:

Physicians work to care for patients in a variety of ways, from treating chronic illnesses to advising about preventative healthcare. While physician specialties might vary, the commonality across specialties is that physicians primarily work to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. They often do this by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform a wide variety of general surgical procedures
  • Conduct pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical plans
  • Manage post-operative care, including monitoring recovery and follow-up care
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on surgical options, procedures, and recovery expectations
Position Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited medical school as a M.D./D.O.
  • Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution.
  • Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
  • Board certification in related field from said residency.
  • Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Compensation: Receive a guaranteed salary for a two-year contract term.
  • Productivity Bonuses: Additional incentives based on high productivity wRVU goals.
  • Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $40,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days of hire.
  • Multi-Year Bonus: Earn up to $30,000 over three years ($10,000 each anniversary year).
  • Relocation Bonus: Receive a $10,000 reimbursement for relocation expenses.
  • Generous PTO: Starts at 20 days/year plus 7 holidays, with 5 additional PTO days for CME activities during the initial 2-year term. Transition to a Managed Time Off (MTO) plan offering flexibility after the initial two-year term.
  • CME Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 plus 5 additional PTO days/year.
  • Robust Benefits: Comprehensive package including retirement contributions (up to 7% employer-sponsored plus matching up to 2%) of salary, malpractice coverage, health benefits starting on day one, and more.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Our not-for-profit 501(c)(3) status qualifies for PSLF.
  • Technology: Encompass EMR system (Epic) for seamless patient care.

Where You'll Live:

Living in North Wilkesboro, NC, offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty and small-town charm. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, residents enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and kayaking, with nearby attractions such as Stone Mountain State Park and W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. The town has a rich cultural heritage, hosting events like MerleFest and the Wilkesboro Apple Festival. With a low cost of living, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to major cities like Winston-Salem and Charlotte, North Wilkesboro provides a peaceful, close-knit community with access to modern amenities.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always

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