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Location
Atrium Health Anson
2301 US Highway 74 W
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health as a General Surgeon in Anson, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

 
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.


This unique opportunity combines the impact and autonomy of practicing in a rural community with the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare system. We are seeking a surgeon with a collaborative mindset, broad general surgery interests, and a passion for improving access to surgical care in underserved communities.

Atrium Health Anson serves as a healthcare hub for the region by providing Emergency Department care, inpatient services, primary care, and specialty care access for surrounding communities.

The hospital offers advanced diagnostic and imaging capabilities, including:

  • X-ray
  • CT
  • Mammography
  • MRI
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • Cardiac Stress Testing


As a critical access hospital within the Advocate Health network, Atrium Health Anson provides physicians with the opportunity to practice meaningful community medicine while benefiting from the resources and clinical support of one of the nation's premier integrated healthcare systems



Highlights

  • Practice broad-spectrum general surgery in a rural community approximately one hour from Charlotte.
  • Opportunity to provide elective, urgent, and emergent general surgical care.
  • Build meaningful relationships with patients and referring providers while serving as a valued member of the local medical community.
  • Shared call coverage through Atrium Health Union Surgical Associates, with call responsibilities of approximately four weeknights per month and no more than one in every four weekends.
  • Benefit from collaboration with the established surgical program at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, located approximately 35 miles away, providing access to additional surgical expertise, specialty resources, and professional support.
  • EPIC electronic medical record platform.
  • Be part of an integrated, physician-led organization committed to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care.
  • Practice in an environment dedicated to providing safe, equitable, and compassionate care for all patients.



Training and/or Experience Required

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.
  • Interest in rural and community-based practice.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care.


Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Wadesboro, North Carolina
Wadesboro is a charming town where history meets opportunity. Surrounded by rolling countryside and just a short drive from Charlotte, it offers a peaceful lifestyle with access to urban amenities. The town’s historic downtown features local shops, cafes, and cultural landmarks that reflect its deep roots. Wadesboro is a place where neighbors know each other, and community involvement is a way of life. With a growing focus on healthcare, education, and economic development, Wadesboro is an ideal setting for professionals seeking meaningful work and a strong sense of place.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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