General Surgery job

Athens, Tennessee

Lifepoint Health
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General Surgeon - Hospital-Employed Opportunity in Athens, TN
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens, TN

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon to join a well-established, hospital-employed group in Athens, Tennessee. This is a bread and butter general surgery opportunity with access to a surgery center and robotic technology.

Opportunity Details:
  • Full-time, hospital-employed general surgery position

  • Join a 2-person employed group

  • Supportive call coverage from 3 additional independent surgeons

  • DaVinci Robot available - robotics training required

  • Bread and butter general surgery; endo experience preferred

  • Strong primary care referral network

  • Experience required - independent practice ability is preferred

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive base salary + wRVU production incentives

  • Sign-on bonus

  • Relocation assistance

  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid malpractice

  • CME allowance and generous paid time off

  • Student loan assistance available

Hospital Information:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute care facility providing a range of services including surgery, emergency care, imaging, cardiac cathetherization services, expanding ICU services and rehabilitation. Part of LifePoint Health, SRMC is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and building a strong provider community.

Location Highlights:
  • Athens is located midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville

  • Nestled in the Tennessee Valley with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains

  • Family-friendly community with a low cost of living

  • Excellent outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and boating

  • No state income tax in Tennessee

Date Posted: 14 May 2025
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