General Surgeon - CMH (M67649)

General Surgeon (M67649)

VCU Health - Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: 
The mission of the Department of Surgery is the pursuit of excellence in surgical care through constant innovation and education and to provide every patient with the best care. This position will reside in the Division of Bariatric and GI surgery, Section of Community General Surgery.  

Chief Purpose of this position:? 
This position is a junior to mid-level,?term, non-tenure track faculty position. The incumbent will provide support at the practice in Community Memorial Hospital, a 70 bed hospital in South Hill, Virginia, as well as integrate into existing general surgery practice at VCUHS. The faculty member will also support the division of Bariatric & GI surgery with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Position Responsibilities:? 

Teaching 
The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities as a part of their role in an academic medical center setting. Oversight of?residents and fellows as well as instruction in General Surgery and applied anatomy and physiology. 

Clinical 
Primary clinical responsibility will be in the care of the general surgery patients at Community Memorial Hospital as well as other VCUHS clinics and operative locations. They will be responsible for the development of an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership. 

Research 
Faculty member may participate in research activities and/or collaborate with others on research projects and endeavors 

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certification or eligibility in general surgery 
• Commitment to teaching and education of medical students and other trainees 
• Ability to work in a complex matrixed environment with a high emotional intelligence 
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is dedicated to being the leader in health services for the south-central region of Virginia and portions of northern North Carolina. We offer quality, state-of-the-art healthcare in a convenient, friendly setting, a fact that is born out by our high patient satisfaction scores.

VCU Health CMH is a state of the art facility, opened in 2017, which includes the opening of a labor and delivery unit.  CMH also provides a wide array of in-patient services, including acute care and long-term care along with many outpatient programs such as home health, hospice and many others. Since our inception, we have grown to be one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 800 employees, 200+ volunteers and 85 physicians, representing 30 medical specialties, on staff.

The new 166,700 square foot technologically-advanced facility features 70 private patient rooms and baths, including 10 intensive-coronary care rooms, four LDRP’s (single room obstetrical care) and bariatric rooms that are specially equipped with ceiling mounted lifts to ensure patient and staff safety.

The facility includes three operating room suites, a cesarean section suite, and a 16 bay emergency department.

The hospital has a permanent cardiac catheterization lab to provide the most advanced cardiac care in the region and a full complement of diagnostic services including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, cardiac, vascular and pulmonary studies.  With the new hospital, obstetrics also return to the region.

VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

South Hill, Virginia, is a small town located in the southern part of the state, close to both Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake. With more than 1,000 feet of combined shoreline, these lakes provide residents with ample opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, camping, hiking, and cycling. South Hill has a population of 4,000 residents and is known for its scenic landscapes and small-town charm. But don’t let its size fool you—the area is home to multiple golf courses, parks, and museums, as well as the Colonial Center for the Performing Arts, one of the few remaining vaudeville theaters in America. The town also hosts weekly farmers markets and the Southern Virginia Makers Market. This tight-knit town offers its residents a low cost of living, beautiful views, and true community.