General Surgeon Opening in Gorgeous Marion, Virginia

Ballad Health is seeking a General Surgeon to join an established, high?performing surgical group. This position is based at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia, with clinical and call support provided by a partner group of seven surgeons located in Bristol, Tennessee. The role offers a broad general surgery practice with access to advanced technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, and significant opportunity for endoscopic procedures.

About the Opening

• Provide comprehensive general surgery services, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow?up care.
• Perform a wide range of operative procedures consistent with a community?based, “bread and butter” general surgery practice.
• Conduct endoscopic procedures, including EGD and colonoscopy, with the capacity to build a high?volume endoscopy practice.
• Utilize the da Vinci robotic platform for minimally invasive surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Participate in hospital call coverage at Smyth County Community Hospital, supported by the Bristol?based surgical team. Call responsibilities include no more than 10 call shifts per month, with remaining days being covered by partners located in the Bristol office.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and hospital leadership to ensure high?quality patient care.

About Smyth County Community Hospital:

Located in Marion, Virginia, Smyth County Community Hospital is a 44-bed hospital dedicated to bringing quality healthcare to Southwest Virginia. As a community hospital, Smyth County Community Hospital offers a wide range of services including surgery, rehabilitation, home health, skilled nursing, long term care, orthopedics and more. The hospital has achieved a “Five Star” overall rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, one of only 8 hospitals in Virginia, as well as a “Five Star” patient experience rating — one of 266 nationwide, and the only hospital in Virginia, to receive this rating.

About the Community (Marion)

• Low Cost of Living
• Access to a Regional Airport
• Outdoor Activities: Grayson Highlands State Park, Hungry Mother State Park
• Arts/Culture: Museum of the Middle Appalachian, Blue Ridge Discovery Center, Lincoln Theater
• Family Activities: Hardy Roberts Memorial Wave Pool, Marion Water Park, Park Place Drive-In Theater
• Historic downtown

Located in Marion, Virginia, Smyth County Community Hospital is a 44-bed hospital dedicated to bringing quality healthcare to Southwest Virginia. As a community hospital, Smyth County Community Hospital offers a wide range of services including surgery, rehabilitation, home health, skilled nursing, longterm care, orthopedics and more. The hospital has achieved a “Five Star” overall rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, one of only 8 hospitals in Virginia, as well as a “Five Star” patient experience rating - one of 266 nationwide, and the only hospital in Virginia, to receive this rating. Learn more about Smyth County Community Hospital at www.balladhealth.org/SCCH.