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Ballad Health Medical Associates seeking a General Surgeon for Norton, Virginia

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtySurgery : General
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNone
 
Norton Community Hospital (NCH) and Ballad Health are seeking a qualified General Surgeon to serve its patient population.  The draw area serves a population of 75,000 to 100,000 which includes southwestern Virginia and southeastern Kentucky. There is a local 10-physician primary care network to supply patient referrals. This expansive service area of Southwest Virginia and Southeastern Kentucky holds huge potential.

Our goal is to find a general surgeon who shares the same philosophy as us in being able to accommodate our patients at home and not transfer them out of the area for their care.  General bread & butter surgery experience and advanced laparoscopic skills required.  Minimally invasive skills a plus.

The hospital has expressed a large amount of flexibility to fit the needs of the new physician.  If board-eligible, board certification must be completed within five years of completion of residency for all candidates.

It is the largest healthcare facility in the far southwest Virginia region.  NCH was the first AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited teaching facility in the state of Virginia, and hosts residents in Internal Medicine. The hospital operates several primary care clinics throughout the region as well as an OSHA certified pulmonary rehabilitation facility which diagnoses and treats coal mine related pneumoconiosis and other severe respiratory problems. 
   

Opportunity Details:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Relocation Allowance - Up to $10,000. 
  • Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision
  • 403B Retirement
  • CME Allowance

Ballad Health Medical Associates

Ballad Health Medical Associates (BHMA) is a 750+ physician and advanced practitioner provider group.  BHMA employs multiple specialties including primary care, hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, urology, orthopedics, and many more.  Led by a physician clinical counsel, BHMA is physician led, patient focused and professionally managed. 

Community Details:

  • Low cost of living
  • Outdoor activities: High Knob Observation Tower, Sugar Loop Trail, Clinch River State Park, Natural Tunnel State Park
  • Arts/Entertainment: Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama, Carter Family Fold
  • Local wineries: Mountain Rose Vineyards
  • Excellent public and private school options
  • Home to the University of Virginia College at Wise
  • Four distinct seasons

Facility & Address

  • Norton Community Hospital
  • 100 15th St NW Norton VA 24273

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