General Surgeon (M68144)

General Surgeon - M68144

Department of Surgery - VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital

Mission or Goal of Unit: 

The mission of the Department of Surgery is the pursuit of excellence in surgical care through constant innovation and education and to provide every patient with the best care. This position will reside in the Section of Community General Surgery under the Division of Bariatric and GI surgery.

Chief Purpose of this position:? 

This position is a junior to mid-level, term, non-tenure track faculty position. The incumbent will provide support at the General Surgery practice in the VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, a 67 bed hospital in Tappahannock, Virginia. The faculty member will support the Section Community General Surgery at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

 Position Responsibilities:? 

Clinical 
The primary clinical responsibility will be in the care of the general surgery patients at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, and possibly in other VCUHS clinics and operative locations. They will be responsible for the development of an active general surgery practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership. 

Teaching 
The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities as a part of their role. Oversight of trainees as well as instruction in General Surgery and applied anatomy and physiology. 

Research 
Faculty member may participate in research activities and/or collaborate with others on research projects and endeavors 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery 
• Commitment to teaching and education of medical students and other trainees 
• Ability to work in a complex matrixed environment with a high emotional intelligence 
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU? 

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. 

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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, the most recent facility to join VCU Health's academic health system, offers  state-of-the-art medical care and compassionate professionals for this community we serve. With a wide variety of services, ranging from traditional hospital care to intensive care, includes sophisticated diagnostics and physician specialists in most fields.  Part of an integrated health system network, we currently touching over 2 million lives annually. Serving Eastern Virginia since 1915, Tappahannock offers a variety of services and programs including:

• Cancer Care
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Emergency Services
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Pain Management
• Physical Therapy
• Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders
• Urology
• Wound Care

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Just an hour’s drive from Richmond or Fredericksburg sits Tappahannock, Virginia. Located along the Rappahannock River in the Northern Neck region, this community is home to beautiful waterfront vistas, and offers historic charm and small-town familiarity with plenty of shopping, dining and recreational activities. Tappahannock’s historic downtown comes alive with year-round activities that include a robust farmer’s market, live musical performances throughout the summer, and a charming holiday parade.

The community offers abundant housing, quality schools, a low cost of living, and lush pastural land. Life in Tappahannock centers around the river, which provides residents with opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and crabbing, and picturesque parks with great sunrise views. Discover the historical charm and tranquility that comes with life in Tappahannock.