Valley Health System - Winchester, VA
posted 2 months ago
Valley Health Medical Group is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to provide joint services in Oncology and General Surgery. The successful applicant will join an established surgical team at Winchester Medical Center (WMC), a tertiary care referral hospital and Level II Trauma Center. WMC is part of Valley Health, a regional non-profit organization that includes six hospitals. For the year 2023-2024, WMC has been designated as "High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery" by US News and World Report. The medical group is a multispecialty group with over 300 providers that span over the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia panhandle. Winchester Medical Center offers state-of-the-art operating rooms, a 48-bed intensive care unit staffed by a dedicated critical care service, and a sixty-bed Emergency Department that sees over 65,000 patients annually. The Colorectal Surgeon will collaborate with another Colorectal Surgeon and two Surgical Oncologists in providing care for cancer patients at the state-of-the-art Cancer Center. The role also involves maintaining the Cancer Center's Rectal Cancer accreditation through the NAPRC. Additionally, the surgeon will work alongside General Surgeons and Gastroenterologists in managing benign diseases of the colon and rectum. This is an exceptional opportunity to implement leadership skills and continue to develop this essential service. Applicants should be board certified or eligible in general surgery and have completed fellowship training in Colorectal Surgery. The position offers the chance to grow a thriving practice in this needed field, along with health system employment that includes an attractive salary and incentive packages, full benefits, student loan assistance, a retirement program, and malpractice coverage. Winchester, Virginia, is located in the picturesque northern Shenandoah Valley, offering the advantages of small-town tranquility and beauty, along with cultural activities in nearby Washington, DC. Major cities such as Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Pittsburgh are all within a half-day drive, and Dulles International Airport is only 45 miles to the east. The community boasts specially endowed public schools, outstanding private schools, a variety of winter and summer recreational opportunities, a rich history, and affordable housing.