General Surgery in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Rutherfordton, North Carolina (in the Asheville/Spartanburg/Charlotte area) is growing with the addition of an employed, full-time BC/BE General Surgeon to strengthen our established team at Rutherford Surgical Associates.

Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.

• Current providers include Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN, Pediatrics
• Requirements: bread and butter general surgery, GI, laparoscopic procedures
• Average 10-20 patients/day
• Schedule and call
  • Clinic Monday- Friday 8 am-5 pm
  • OR in the morning followed by clinic
• Clinic EMR- Athena, Hospital EMR- Meditech
• 2023 Lifepoint Division Hospital of the year
• 90th percentile patient satisfaction in the ambulatory clinic

Hospital:

Rutherford Regional Health System, a Duke Lifepoint Healthcare facility, employs over 120 qualified physicians with more than 23 medical specialties. The 143-bed hospital is recognized as one of America's Top 100 Community Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review, as well as Thompson Reuters Top 100 Performance Improvement Leader designation for the fourth consecutive year. RRHS offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services including family care, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, women's services, imaging, home care, outpatient surgery, emergency care, and more.

Community:

Located in SW North Carolina in foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns, Rutherfordton offers small-town charm while providing easy access to Charlotte and Asheville. Whether you are looking for a place to live or visit, we invite you to enjoy our community.
1hr to Asheville and Greenville
1.5hr to Charlotte

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave our campus, your care and welfare are our greatest concern. We offer a wide range of specialized clinical services for your whole family from birthing to eldercare. We believe our healthcare team will serve you and provide you with the most up-to-date treatment available, in an environment that is friendly and caring. Our History Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs, as Rutherford Hospital, Inc. (RHI), Rutherford Regional Health System today is governed by a local Board of Trustees licensed for 143 private acute care beds. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. RRHS has more than 120 qualified physicians and more than 23 medical specialties. What it means to be a part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare – Quality. Expertise. Commitment. Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Quality: It’s improving the health of our community in our community. Expertise: it’s recruiting and keeping top physicians and new specialists. Commitment: it’s financial strength and capital investment. As a member of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, our regional health system will be supported with more resources than ever before. Together we are finding ways to build healthier communities and transform healthcare. Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford East Family Care, OneSource Rehab, Forest City Family Care, Walk-in Clinic at Forest City Family Care, Rutherford Children's Care, Rutherford Orthopaedics, Chase Family Care, Cancer Resource Center, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.