Surgery - General Physician

GENERAL SURGEON OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNITY

This resort quality area offers a unique blend of laid back life & a moderate cost of living without congestion or traffic. Region serves as a gateway to museums, cultural events plus fine dining, MLB, NHL & college sports in St. Louis metro area. Nearby year-round hiking at the State Park, Mississippi Riverboat Cruises or fire trails, golfing, camping & plenty of fishing. Hyperlocal events include music & food festivals. Education options include solid public school system with private Catholic schools available. Southern Illinois provides easy access to the St. Louis airport & just a short drive from the Mississippi River.

OVERVIEW

Community Hospital with robust hospitalist program + strong ER is a Public Loan Forgiveness Site. Option to live in St. Louis 30-40 minutes away. Service area 40,000.

ROLE

• Join another General Surgeon & enjoy referrals from 25 PCP s
• Bread & Butter Procedures
• 3 Operating Rooms which only run overnight 1 weekend/month
• Scopes Required, No Robotics
• Established Weight Loss Clinic
• Optional Half Day/Week in Wound Care Clinic

PACKAGE

• Competitive Base Salary + WRVU Productivity Bonus
• Quality Bonus; Sign on Bonus; Retention Bonus
• Full Hospital Benefits, CME Time Off + Stipend + Relocation Assistance

SKILLS

• Ability to obtain/maintain medical license in state of Illinois
  • 1+ years experience preferred
  • BC General Surgery (or recently trained , sitting for exam)
• Bronchoscopy, Breast Care, Bariatric or Wound Care Interest Preferred