Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Gastonia, NC

Wake Forest Health Network Surgical Specialists - Hickory, located in Hickory, N.C. seeks a General Surgeon to join their thriving practice. The team at Surgical Specialists - Hickory is committed to excellence and dedicated to providing the best available surgical care. Our providers offer expertise in a broad range of surgical specialties and provide the latest advancements in surgical technique.

Specializing in:

• General Surgery
• Breast Surgery 
• Hernia Surgery
• Colon and Gastrointestinal Surgery 
• Cancer Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery
• Minimal Invasive Surgery

Job Summary: 

Physicians work to care for patients in a variety of ways, from treating chronic illnesses to advising about preventative healthcare. While physician specialties might vary, the commonality across specialties is that physicians primarily work to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. They often do this by performing physical exams, taking medical histories, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, and recommending a plan of treatment. 

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school; M.D./D.O. degree 
• Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution. 
• Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. 
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required.

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance:  Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. 

Where You’ll Live: 

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.  This includes:

• Affordable Living:  Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth. 
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.