Surgery - General Physician

Surgery - General Physician at RecruitWell summary :

The General Surgeon position in Springfield, Vermont offers an opportunity for experienced surgeons to join a small, rural hospital with a supportive environment. The role involves predominantly bread and butter cases with manageable on-call commitments and a competitive compensation package. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of general surgery experience and will enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by outdoor activities in a picturesque location.

Springfield, Vermont, General Surgeon Job

Clinical Role :

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Our mission is to be a place where patients want to receive care and employees want to work

This is a small, rural hospital where the General Surgeon will be primarily on solo coverage. Searching for an experienced (at least 1 year of General Surgery work experience is required, at least 5 years of General Surgery work experience is preferred)

Busy ER : 18,000 visits / year

Trauma is rare. No multi-trauma will come to Springfield. General Surgeon can expect mostly bread and butter cases - gall bladder, hernia, a lot of upper and lower GI Endoscopy (about 100 per month) as there is no GI onsite

Sees ages 16 . No peds as there is no pediatrician onsite

Emergency Department is run by an MD

4 day work week, M-Th; if they're working the weekend call then off Thursday and work Fri, Sat, Sun. 10 days of call / month. If they take more call than that (approximately 5 extra days available per month), they are reimbursed extra for it. Call is manageable and will fluctuate

Mondays - OR

Tuesdays - GI-Endo

Wednesdays - OR or GI-Endo

Thursdays - Clinic

Support staff : Medical Assistant in clinic, RN in OR and GI-Endo, no APP support

Takes about 90 days to get a VT license for an MD; less time for DO - will consider either, but prefers a quick start

Credentialing takes about 30 days - can get started without a license

1-hour response time to hospital when on call and 15-mins response to a page is required. Must already live in or relocate within this radius

Not accepting visa candidates

Not accepting brand new graduates - must have a minimum of 1 year General Surgery employment experience (not including training)

Not accepting candidates who have lapsed BC and need to obtain again

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Organization :

Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at the interview)

wRVU

Relocation reimbursement, if applicable, approximately $10-20K depending on the distance of the move

On-call days worked over required 10 / month compensated at $1500 / day

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Lifestyle Information :

Springfield is nestled in the Connecticut River Valley, a short drive to lakes, mountains and the ocean. In Springfield, you will find an abundance of activities. Whether your preference is hiking or skiing; biking or walking; sunbathing or sailing - or doing nothing at all - you don't have far to go to find it in Springfield. If you like to explore larger cities, Boston is less than a 3-hour drive away

Located on Vermont's eastern side, on the banks of the Black and Connecticut rivers, Springfield's tool and telescope manufacturing history sets the town apart. In the Lower Connecticut River Valley, discover Vermont's stone towns, including nearby Grafton, home to one of the oldest operating inns in America, and Chester, where you'll find the Stone Village Historic District

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Keywords :

General Surgeon, Surgery, Healthcare, Springfield Vermont, On-call, Rural Hospital, GI Endoscopy, Trauma, Patient Care, Medical Assistant

Salary : $1,500