Surgery - General Physician

General Surgeon

Southside Regional Medical Center is actively seeking a General Surgeon to join our well-established surgical practice in Petersburg, Virginia, just 30 minutes south of Richmond.

Job Description

• Board-certified/eligible General Surgeon
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Strong skills in general surgery: hernia, gallbladder, abdominal surgeries
• Experience or interest in colon cancer, anorectal disease, and colonoscopy is a plus
• Bariatric experience or willingness to cover bariatric call highly preferred

What You Can Expect

• Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
• Up to 7 call days/month (24-hour shifts)
• Mix of clinical, ER support, inpatient consults, and occasional primary call
• Average 20 patients/day
• Adult and geriatric patient base from primary care, ER, and inpatient referrals

Why This Role Is Unique

• Practice in a Level III Trauma Center with a large, underserved referral base
• Opportunity to shape your practice around your interests
• Great work/life balance in a supportive, community-focused environment
• Be part of a growing community with expanding infrastructure and economic development

Benefits

• APC Collaboration Incentive
• Strategic Care Bonuses
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Disability, Medical Malpractice Insurance with tail coverage
• Sign-on Bonuses
• Student Loan Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403b Plan with company match, 457b Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (funded 100% by company)
• CME, DEA, VA license, Board fees, Relocation Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance Resources

About SRMC

• 300-bed facility on a 50-acre campus
• Nearly 400 physicians across 40+ specialties
• Dedicated to quality, accessible care for all patients

Community Overview

Discover Petersburg:

• Historic charm + outdoor recreation (lakes, trails, golf)
• 30 minutes to Richmond, 2 hours to the beach or mountains
• Community on the rise with 3,000+ new jobs coming via new casino and LEGO warehouse