Lifepoint Health

Neurosurgery (APP) | Great care lives here

Hickory, NC

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Neurosurgery APP at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Details

  • Join an established Hospital Employed group with 2 surgeons and 2 APPs
  • First assist in OR 2 days per week
  • Clinic 3 days per week
  • APPs see all new patients
  • Daily inpatient rounding
  • Surgical APP experience is required
  • Open to Nurse practitioners of Physician Assistants

About Our Hospital and Health System

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355 bed hospital located in Hickory,NC and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

About the Community

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte and Asheville. From furniture to recreational activities, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise.
1hr to Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Asheville

Live in a community ranked Best Places to Live in North Carolina" and "Most Affordable Cities in the US in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report. Hickory also ranked 8th in America's Cheapest Places to Live. The ranking looked at how desirable a place is with measures such as a strong job market and quality of life! Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte (53m) and Asheville (75m). From outdoor recreational activities to unique restaurants and shopping options, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise!

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Compensation Details

Our compensation package can include: * Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus * Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance * Paid time off and retirement plan * Comprehensive health and well-being benefits * Student loan repayment assistance * Early-commitment residency stipend * Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days * Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage * Marketing and practice growth assistance

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • A-

    Overall

  • B+

    Access to Restaurants

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    43,352

  • Median Rent

    $917

  • Median Home Value

    $233,800

  • Median Income

    $58,251

Posted September 24, 2025