Surgery - General Physician

General Surgery Opportunity Location: Nevada, MO Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery Position Highlights•Full-time General Surgeon opportunity •Rural, community-focused practice serving a population of approximately 20,000 •Opportunity to provide a broad range of surgical services •Meaningful opportunity to make an impact in an underserved rural community •Opportunity to build and grow an established patient panel Practice & Clinical Responsibilities•Broad-based General Surgery practice •Inpatient and outpatient surgical care •Evaluation and treatment of common general surgery conditions •Routine and complex general surgical procedures •Endoscopy services, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies •Collaborative care environment with experienced nursing and surgical staff Hospital & Surgical Resources•71-bed rural community hospital •On-site operating rooms and surgical services •Emergency Department and inpatient services available for support •Dedicated operating room and nursing teams •Anesthesia services available •On-call specialty coverage available, although not 24/7 •Strong transfer relationships for patients requiring a higher level of care •Next closest major medical facilities are located more than 60 miles away •Supportive administration and collaborative medical staff •Opportunity to help strengthen and expand local surgical services Qualifications•MD or DO eligible for Missouri medical licensure •Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery •Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program •Current general surgical skills and procedural competency •ACLS and BLS certifications required, or willingness to obtain •Comfortable practicing in a rural setting with a broad scope of care Compensation & Benefits•Competitive salary based on experience and scope of practice •Relocation assistance available •Position may qualify for HRSA loan repayment •Malpractice insurance provided •CME allowance and professional development support •Supportive leadership and collaborative medical staff