Surgery - General Physician

Company: Novant Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 9, 2026

Job Description:

What We Offer

Acute Care Surgeon - Division of Acute Care Surgery

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center located in Wilmington, NC

The Division of Acute Care Surgery at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHNHRMC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon to join our high-volume, academically focused group on the coast of North Carolina. This full-time position includes clinical responsibilities in Emergency General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care, with additional opportunities for research, education, and quality improvement.

Our team consists of 8 full-time Acute Care Surgery faculty supported by surgical residents and advanced practice providers. The division handles approximately 3,800 trauma cases annually, with a similar volume of EGS patients. We are an ACS-verified Level II trauma center actively preparing for Level I verification.

The hospital is an 800-bed not-for-profit regional referral and teaching center, affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine, and offers a broad spectrum of medical and surgical specialties.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Academic involvement through UNC School of Medicine
• Supportive team culture with robust infrastructure for trauma and surgical care
• Live and work in Wilmington, NC - a coastal city with access to beaches, outdoor activities, and a thriving downtown

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive care in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Participate in the education of general surgery residents and medical students
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and system-based practice enhancements
• Contribute to research and academic productivity within the division
• Collaborate with other surgical subspecialties including MIS/Bariatrics, Colorectal, and Surgical Oncology

What We're Looking For

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, research, and quality improvement
• Experience with rib plating and/or robotics preferred but not required

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

108934

Keywords: Novant Health, Jacksonville , Surgery - General Physician, Healthcare , Wilmington, North Carolina

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