No salary listed — similar Surgeon roles pay ~$275k (median of 68 jobs)

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Erlanger Health System
Murphy, North Carolina

General Surgeon - EWCH

SurgeryFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

General surgeon with medical leadership duties. Murphy, NC.

Join Erlanger Health System as a General Surgeon – Medical Leadership Role in Murphy, North Carolina.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Erlanger Health System as a General Surgeon – Medical Leadership Role.

Key Responsibilities

Provides medical leadership for the General Surgery department, assisting in strategic planning and operational implementation. Ensures high-quality patient care and strict compliance with Joint Commission and DNV regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree with completion of an approved residency and board certification in the practice specialty. Must hold a valid medical license to practice in the State of North Carolina.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General SurgeryMedical LeadershipStrategic PlanningRegulatory CompliancePatient CareChart DictationMedical BillingClinical Supervision

Surgery — Physician Career Context

In North Carolina, Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$241k across 14 listings, vs ~$423k nationally (1,125 listings).

North Carolina's cost-of-living index is 95.0 (US average = 100) — North Carolina ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Surgeon roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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