Surgery - General Physician

Company: Universal Health Services (UHS)
Location: Aiken
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been providing high quality medical care to the 160,000+ residents of Aiken and Aiken County, South Carolina, and the surrounding region since 1917. The hospital is currently recruiting a BC/BE General Surgeon for a position with the employed surgical group Aiken Surgical Associates. Opportunity highlights:

• Join our collegial employed group of 4 general surgeons and 1 P.A.
  • Group has a 30-year history in Aiken and earns high patient satisfaction scores
    • Surgeons are very reputable, well-known and liked in the community
      • Surgical volumes and referrals on the increase leading to longer wait times for patients
        • Group performs full range of surgical procedures and approaches
          • Abdominal, breast/SO, colorectal, dermatologic, endocrine, esophageal, foregut, GI/scopes, TIF, and wound care
            • Open, laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic approaches
              • Robotic training and interest very welcome
                • Group has two dedicated ORs at the hospital (ARMC)
                  • Nearly 9,000 surgeries a year performed at ARMC
                    • Call with be 1:4 with newly recruited surgeon
                      • Attractive compensation package with generous base salary
                        • Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance
                          • Robust benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
                            • PTO, CME, 401(k) with match, Stock purchase plan (at discount), Paid malpractice
                              If you have interest in this position, please contact:
                              Nathan Arnett
                              In-house Physician Recruiter
                              
                              Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care hospital and recognized leader in patient safety and quality healthcare services, many recognized on a state, regional or national level. With a medical staff of nearly 250 physicians representing 40+ specialties, ARMC received Four Zero Harm Awards in 2023 and successive A safety grades from the Leapfrog Group most recently Fall of 2023. Cardiovascular, surgical, orthopedics, neurology and stroke care, oncology, primary care, maternity and women s health, and a Level III ED serving 42,000 patients annually are among the quality, award-winning services offered by the hospital. ARMC is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest hospital and healthcare management companies. Aiken, South Carolina, named the South's Best Small Town in 2018 by Southern Living Magazine, is known for its rich tradition as an equestrian community. Located centrally between the Carolina coast, mountains, and major cities in Georgia and the Carolinas, Aiken is a family-oriented community offering an ideal climate, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation options, oak tree canopy lined streets, and a hip and thriving downtown with excellent restaurants, shops and galleries combine to offer an exceptional quality of life. Aiken also enjoys proximity to Augusta, GA, home of the annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and the Medical College of Georgia, a large academic medical center with an international community.

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