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Riverside Health System
Onancock, Virginia

General Surgery Physician- Surgery Specialists - Riverside Medical Group- Eastern Shore Virginia

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$425K - $595K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.

Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range: $425,000.00 – $595,000.00 Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance Riverside Medical Group is expanding its specialty care network and is actively seeking a dedicated Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgery Physician to join our esteemed Surgery team in Onancock, Virginia.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and highly skilled surgical team committed to delivering exceptional care.

Join Riverside Medical Group – Surgical Specialists of Onancock, VA Position: Full-Time Physician Location: Onancock, Virginia Department: Surgical Specialists Organization: Riverside Medical Group

About the Role

The ideal candidate will embody Riverside’s mission to provide the right care at the right time, enhancing patient well-being and improving health outcomes. You’ll be part of a team of experienced physicians and clinical professionals with extensive expertise across a wide range of surgical specialties.

Clinical Services Offered Anti-reflux surgery Breast and colon surgery Hepatic, pancreatic, and cancer surgery Appendectomy and gallbladder removal Hernia and melanoma surgery Pilonidal cystectomy Rectal/hemorrhoid surgery Skin lesion removal and wound care Parathyroid and thyroid surgery Vascular access procedures Surgical oncology GI endoscopic procedures

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Licensed to practice in the State of Virginia Board Certified or Board Eligible by an approved medical board Current DEA registration Strong clinical decision-making and documentation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Professional demeanor and appearance Experience with managed care and Medicare populations preferred Why Join Riverside Health System?

Riverside Health System is a trusted community partner known for clinical excellence and compassionate care.

We offer: A supportive and collaborative work environment Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for professional development and leadership Innovative Benefits for Well-being Safe Haven – confidential support for personal and professional challenges VITAL WorkLife Program – includes behavioral health counseling, peer coaching, legal/financial consultations, concierge services, and 24/7 support Peer Coaching Resources – helping providers thrive and lead Learn more: Riverside Medical Group Overview Discover the Eastern Shore of Virginia Welcome to a region rich in natural beauty and coastal charm.

The Eastern Shore offers: The longest stretch of wild coastline on the East Coast Historic waterfront towns like Cape Charles and Onancock NASA rocket launches and wild Chincoteague ponies Artisan communities and authentic coastal heritage Community Overview: riversidehealthsystem.box.com Eastern Shore: Welcome to the Eastern Shore of Virginia Relax- that’s not hard when you land on the longest stretch of wild coastline remaining on the entire East Coast.

Located a short distance from major cities, the Eastern Shore is home to the car-less Tangier Island, 14 undeveloped seaside barrier islands, an award-winning winery, and historic waterfront towns like charming Cape Charles and Onancock. We’re a BLAST – literally!

Rocket launches soar over our skies not far from our wild Chincoteague Ponies, thanks to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and NASA. Our thriving artisan’s community and authentic coastal heritage make us unique. Experience our history and see watermen tilling tides and visit family farms on both bayside and seaside.

We think you’ll like it here. visitesva.com Ready to Learn More or Apply? Contact our Provider Recruitment Team for questions or to express interest in this opportunity.

We look forward to welcoming you to Riverside, where your career can thrive and your impact can grow. riversideonline.com Riverside Health Established in 1915, Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated health network dedicated to serving the communities of Eastern Virginia.

Riverside’s network of services includes acute care, Riverside Medical Group, lifelong health, academic residency programs and fellowships and community benefit initiatives.

Facilities include four acute-care hospitals with a Level II Trauma Center and NICU, as well as a mental health and recovery hospital with a dedicated psychiatric emergency department.

Additional facilities include a physical rehabilitation hospital, and a critical illness recovery hospital operated in partnership with Select Medical. Riverside is currently expanding its footprint with the construction of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, opening in early 2026.

Riverside Medical Group is one of Virginia’s largest and most diverse multispecialty group practices composed of more than 800 physicians and advanced practice providers in locations throughout the region.

Specialties and services include primary care, internal and family medicine, urgent care, imaging and diagnostics, cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s health and more.

Riverside Lifelong Health encompasses three active senior living communities, four lifelong health and rehabilitation facilities, The Martha W. Goodson Center and At Home services consisting of ChooseHome, in-home private care, home health, palliative care and hospice care.

Riverside’s network of care also includes two medical wellness and fitness centers, comprehensive physical therapy services, the Riverside Foundation and the Riverside College of Health Sciences.

For more information on Riverside Health, visit riversideonline.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and YouTube.

Eastern Virginia The area offers a variety of local attractions, including Virginia’s Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown), the Virginia Beach oceanfront and the Shenandoah Valley, all within driving distance.

You can experience all four seasons, the mountains, the ocean and are only a few hours from our nation’s capital. There are options for rural and urban living, local public schools are some of the best in Virginia and the area is family-friendly, with attractions like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA close by.

At a Glance Five acute care hospitals (Riverside Smithfield Hospital opens January 2026) Three specialty hospitals: Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center, Long-term Acute Care in partnership with Select Medical and Rehabilitation in partnership with Select Medical A coverage area of 8,000 square miles in eastern Virginia More than 9,500 team members More than 800 clinical providers Over 110 Riverside Medical Group offices M.D. Express Urgent Care Three Active Senior Living Communities Four Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation locations At Home Services – ChooseHome, In-Home Private Care, Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice Care The Martha W. Goodson Center Physical Therapy and Medical Wellness & Fitness Centers Awards The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade A – Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition – Riverside Health Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Nation’s Top Medical Training Facilities – Riverside Simulation Training Lab 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes List – Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, Sanders and Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield 2024 Newsweek 150 Best Spine Surgeons in the U.S. – Dean Borissov Kostov, M.D. & William H. McAllister IV, M.D. 2024 List of Great Community Hospitals – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Certified Age-Friendly Hospital – Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.

Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general surgical care including anti-reflux, breast, colon, and oncology surgeries. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being and improve health outcomes in the Eastern Shore region.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery with a valid Virginia license and DEA registration. Experience with managed care and Medicare populations is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical DocumentationInterpersonal Communication

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 90% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$510k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $504k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Onancock

Median resident rent
$904/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.