Colon and Rectal Surgeon Needed at Bon Secours in Coastal Virginia

Full-time, indefinite position in Portsmouth, Virginia (on-site). Base compensation $450,000/year for first two years. Job ID: 82137241.

About the role

Bon Secours in the beautiful, coastal Hampton Roads region of Virginia is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified colorectal surgeon to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to join a group and take over the high-quality, community-based, turnkey colorectal surgery practice of our longtime surgeon who is relocating out of the area. This position has strong collaboration, support and referral network from the GI practice, our Surgical Specialists team of 8 providers and our Hampton Roads medical group of 185 providers. Effective 7/1/26: No Non-Compete in Employment Agreement.

Practice details

• Full-time practice encompassing 50% outpatient, 50% inpatient, surgery, and consultations.
• Highly experienced support staff including Colorectal LPN for 1:1 clinical support, Oncology Navigator, Surgery Scheduler, Practice Administrator, Patient Service Reps and RN in the practice.
• Practice hours Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., no weekends but call is required.
• Average 15–20 patients per clinic day.
• 1:4 call shared with general surgery — 1 weekday per week and one weekend per month (7 calls required per month; excess compensation beyond 7 calls).
• Medication refills pended to open office hours.
• Two hospital call coverage.
• EPIC EMR with DAX/Co-Pilot AI charting available; telemedicine as needed via MyChart.
• Procto tables and DV5 robot available.

Procedures

• Colonoscopies
• Colon resections
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Fistula surgery
• Proctectomy

The new provider will be the sole colon and rectal surgeon in the practice, joining 2 general surgeons and 2 bariatric surgeons.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completed U.S.-based General Surgery Residency and Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship; ABMS Board Certified in Colorectal Surgery.
• New graduates welcome; 1–2 years of experience in Colorectal Surgery highly preferred. Mentorship available from general surgeons for newer-to-practice providers.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Active, unrestricted Virginia medical license and DEA license (or ability to secure prior to hire).
• Minimally invasive and robotic experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S.

Compensation and benefits

• Guaranteed base compensation of $450,000 for first two years plus productivity and quality incentives if wRVU threshold is met.
• Bonus available: wRVU productivity, $ per wRVU quality goal, system KPI attainment.
• Starting bonus and student loan debt assistance available.
• Relocation expense reimbursement.
• Annual CME allowance: $10,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plus matching on first 4%.
• Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for Physicians — 5% of clinical compensation up to $25,000 per year for first 3 years; subsequent years based on productivity attainment.
• Life insurance: 2× base compensation.
• Disability insurance: company-paid short- and long-term coverage.
• Medical malpractice coverage with tail coverage included.
• 35 ATO (paid time off) days annually.
• Up to 8 weeks additional for parental time off.
• Wellness plan and optional benefits.

About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours is the 5th largest faith-based hospital system in the United States. More than 3,000 providers have chosen to join our team in our 50 hospitals and 1,000+ outpatient practices located in 7 states along the Mid-Atlantic and Ireland. The ministry is one of the top 20 health systems in the U.S. and part of the top