General Surgery | Aiken, SC | Named South's best small town

Aiken Physicians Alliance

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC is recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) General Surgeon for an employed position with Aiken Surgical Associates (ASA). ASA is a collegial group consisting of 4 general surgeons and 1 Physician Assistant, boasting a 30-year history in Aiken, a highly reputable standing, and consistent high patient satisfaction scores. The group performs a full range of surgical procedures utilizing all approaches, including robotics. Their current surgical mix encompasses abdominal, breast/SO, colorectal, dermatologic, endocrine, esophageal, foregut/TIF, hernia repair, upper and lower GI/scopes, thyroid, and wound care. ASA operates with two dedicated operating rooms at Aiken Regional Medical Centers (ARMC), where nearly 9,000 surgeries are performed annually. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care hospital, recognized for its leadership in patient safety and quality healthcare services, many of which have received state, regional, or national recognition. With a medical staff of nearly 250 physicians across more than 40 specialties, ARMC received Four Zero Harm Awards in 2023 and successive “A” safety grades from the Leapfrog Group, most recently in Fall 2023. The hospital offers quality, award-winning services including cardiovascular, surgical, orthopedics, neurology and stroke care, oncology, primary care, maternity and women’s health, and a Level III Emergency Department serving 42,000 patients annually. ARMC is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest hospital and healthcare management companies. Aiken, South Carolina, named the South's Best Small Town in 2018 by Southern Living Magazine, is known for its rich equestrian tradition. It is a family-oriented community centrally located between the Carolina coast, mountains, and major cities in Georgia and the Carolinas, offering an ideal climate, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation, oak tree-lined streets, and a vibrant downtown with excellent restaurants, shops, and galleries contribute to an exceptional quality of life. Aiken also benefits from its proximity to Augusta, GA, home of the annual Masters Tournament and the Medical College of Georgia.

Requirements

BC/BE Surgery
Active, clear SC license and DEA or ability to obtain
Clear background
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Compassionate and good bedside manner

Nice To Haves

Robotic training and interest strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support ARMC's mission of delivering high quality, compassionate care to the community of Aiken and surrounding area
Provide surgical consults, diagnoses, and pre-operative planning in clinic and hospital
Perform full range of GS procedures
Post-op management of surgical patients including follow-up
Call is 5 days a month