General Surgery Opening in Spruce Pine, NC
Updated 7/29/26
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
General Surgeon Opportunity
- Located in Spruce Pine, NC - Asheville 50m; Charlotte 120m
- Full-time, permanent position
Position Overview
A community hospital in the Blue Ridge Mountains is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join its established surgical practice. This opportunity offers a broad general surgery practice with a strong endoscopy component, excellent support staff, loan forgiveness eligibility, and an exceptional mountain lifestyle.
Qualifications
* MD or DO
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
* New graduates and experienced surgeons encouraged to apply
* Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
* NHSC Loan Forgiveness eligible
* Visa sponsorship available
Position Highlights
* Established general surgery practice
* 60% Bread-and-Butter General Surgery
* 40% Endoscopy
* No robotic surgery requirements
* Partner with one established General Surgeon
* Practice supported by:
* Advanced Practice Providers
* Certified Medical Assistants
* Licensed Practical Nurses
* Monday–Friday clinic schedule
* Practice hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call Schedule
* 10 days of call per month
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive MGMA-based salary
* Sign-On Bonus
* Relocation Assistance
* Comprehensive Benefits Package
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Pharmacy
* Paid Time Off
* CME Allowance and CME Time
* NHSC Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
* Visa Sponsorship Available
Hospital Highlights
* Community hospital with 46 licensed beds
* Member of a nationally recognized regional health system
* Community Value 5-Star Hospital for 10 consecutive years
* Comprehensive services including:
* Emergency Medicine
* Obstetrics
* Critical Care
* Orthopedics
* General Surgery
* Pain Management
* Cancer Services
* Pediatrics
* Family Medicine
* Rehabilitation Services
Community Highlights
Spruce Pine is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and offers an outstanding quality of life for outdoor enthusiasts and families.
* Beautiful Appalachian mountain community
* Less than one hour from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
* Close to the Appalachian Trail
* Outdoor recreation including:
* Hiking
* Fishing
* Whitewater rafting
* Mountain biking
* Cycling
* Golf
* Horseback riding
* Gem mining
* Spectacular mountain scenery year-round
* Convenient access to:
* Asheville, NC
* Charlotte, NC
* Knoxville, TN
* Greenville, SC
Position Summary
* Specialty: General Surgery
* Location: Spruce Pine, North Carolina
* Employment Type: Full-Time
* Practice Type: Employed
* Practice Mix: 60% General Surgery / 40% Endoscopy
* Robotics: None
* Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
* Call: 10 Days Per Month
* Loan Forgiveness: NHSC Eligible
* Visa Sponsorship: Available
* Compensation: Competitive MGMA-Based Salary
* Sign-On Bonus: Available
* Relocation Assistance: Available
* CME: Included
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