Surgery - General Physician

Jefferson Health is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join a collegial, well-established general, Colorectal practice at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery.

Opportunity Details

1. Join 3 established surgeons all covering general surgery along with 6 APPs
2. Ability to take general surgery call and EGS call split between the group
3. Be a part of a high-quality academic and clinical program

The ideal candidate will be a board certified/eligible colon and rectal surgeon trained to diagnose and treat various disease processes of the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal region both medically and surgically. Has expertise to diagnose and manage anorectal disease in the office setting. Will perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and diagnose cancer of the intestinal tract, polyps and inflammatory conditions of the large intestine. Will contribute to tumor board cancer conference and participate as a cancer committee member.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD/DO degree, as well as be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Surgery or the American Board of Osteopathic Surgery
• Must possess a license or be eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania by the time the appointment starts.
• Must have an active DEA license, as well as be BLS and ACLS certified
• Candidates with a proven track record of academic achievement will be given priority
• Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team
• Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical conduct of practice
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and effective conflict resolution skills
• Patient-focused and committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care and service to all patients
• Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge

Jefferson Health offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including generous time off, CME resources, retirement, and medical/dental/vision. Relocation and sign-on bonus offered, in addition to quality and production incentives.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.