General Surgery Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Surgery General

Job Summary:

Our busy general surgery practice is seeking an additional physician assistant in Roanoke, VA.

Qualified Candidates:

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Primarily outpatient with some inpatient rounding
• Join a busy group of five providers
• Experienced in surgical first-assisting

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive base salary plus bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including health/life/dental insurance and matching 401K 
• Paid occurence based malpractice insurance
• Commencement bonus
• Paid time off
• CME and dues allowance
• Relocation assistance provided

 
About the Hospital

• LewisGale Medical Center is a fully accredited, 506-bed acute care facility
• Regional leader in utilizing the latest imaging, surgical and medical technology
• LewisGale Regional Health System’s tertiary facility for specialized care, offering a multitude of medical and surgical specialties
• Accredited Stroke Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• The LewisGale Regional Health System includes four hospitals, two cancer centers, and six outpatient centers
• We partner with hundreds of physicians – both independent and employed – who share our common commitment of providing superior, compassionate care and evidence-based medicine. Our network of hospitals consistently ranks among the top in the nation for clinical outcomes and evidence-based clinical processes.

As a place to live and play, the southwest region of Virginia has it all with a comfortable climate and the best of all four seasons. For the second year in a row, Roanoke has been ranked the "Top Adventure Town" by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, edging out Asheville and Chattanooga. Roanoke’s ‘innovation corridor’ has become a hub for tech-forward industries including healthcare, technology and advanced manufacturing. Our scenic beauty offers the opportunity to balance work with recreation, whether it is enjoying local arts and culture, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, water sports on Smith Mountain Lake, or biking in the nation’s 2nd largest municipal park. With nearby nationally recognized colleges and universities, the area continues to attract innovative companies to our talent-rich and business-friendly environment. Conveniently located, the area offers a few hours drive to Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA.