Surgery - General Wythe County Community Hospital (VA)

Job description

Location:
Wytheville, VA

Wytheville is a picturesque small town nestled in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia, offering stunning mountain scenery and a welcoming community atmosphere. The area provides an exceptional quality of life with outdoor recreational opportunities, a low cost of living, and convenient access to major interstates connecting to larger metropolitan areas.

Facility:
This community hospital serves the healthcare needs of Southwest Virginia with a well-rounded inpatient setup, including a 14-bed emergency room, 15-bed med-surge unit, and a 6-bed ICU. The facility offers strong support for its medical staff and is committed to delivering quality surgical care to the surrounding region.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Surgery - General

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens engagement beginning November 1, 2026 on an ongoing basis
• Patient encounters per shift vary depending on departmental needs
• Must hold an active Virginia medical license - no IMLC accepted
• Board certification required with a minimum credentialing timeframe of 30 days
• Perform general surgery on adult patients
• Perform laparoscopic surgery including appendectomy and cholecystectomy
• Perform GI endoscopy including upper endoscopy, lower endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy
• Chest tube insertion required
• Central line insertion required