About this opportunity
Lifepoint Health lists this Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary opportunity in wytheville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Your Healing Mission Matters
As a General Surgeon with Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Virginia, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.
Position Details:
Hospital-employed position
Seeking surgeon comfortable practicing independently in a community hospital setting
Bread-and-butter general surgery practice with endoscopy/colonoscopy capabilities
Ability to manage GI bleeds and acute surgical cases in a community hospital setting
New DaVinci XI Robot added October 2026
Supportive hospital leadership committed to expanding surgical capabilities locally
Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
Additional call compensation available for call shifts beyond contractual expectations
Open to experienced surgeons comfortable with broad-scope general surgery
About Our Hospital and Health System:
Wythe County Community Hospital is a 100-bed hospital located in Wytheville, Virginia and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
About the Community:
Wytheville is a beautiful community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia that combines small-town friendliness and outdoor living with easy access to nearby major metropolitan areas.
History buffs will enjoy Wytheville's many historical sites, including the Rock House Museum, the Thomas J. Boyd Museum, the Wytheville Heritage Museum, and the Stephen F. Austin Memorial.
Entertainment lovers enjoy the state-of-the-art, German-themed Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater, and the Chautauqua Festival.
Educational opportunities are available through Wytheville Community College and a satellite location of Old Dominion University, as well as five elementary schools, one primary school, three high schools, and a vocational/technical school.
Roanoke, VA (80 mi); Greensboro, NC (105 mi); Bristol, TN (70 mi); Charlotte, NC (150 mi)
Our compensation package can include:
Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Paid time off and retirement plan
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Early-commitment residency stipend
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
Marketing and practice growth assistance
Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wythe County Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Worksite address
wytheville, VA, 24382, US
Who can apply
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