Autonomy-Driven General Surgeon: 4-Day Week, Mentored Handoff

Society of Critical Care Medicine; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine seeks a surgeon to take over an established General Surgery practice as the current surgeon approaches retirement. You will enter a structured succession with mentorship, a large referral network, and a plan that ensures a smooth transition while maintaining patient care.

The role offers a 4-day workweek with two clinic days and two OR days, plus input into scheduling and call structure, and room to expand procedures and service lines while benefiting from

Qualifications

• Structured succession plan with mentorship and gradual patient handoff.
• Busy from day one with loyal patient base and referral network.
• Serve as the go-to surgeon for a large regional service area.
• 4-day week: 2 clinic days and 2 dedicated OR days, with a weekday off each week.
• Input into your schedule and call structure.
• Room to add procedures, grow service lines, and develop your clinical interests.
• Physician-focused leadership invested in quality outcomes, collaboration, and retention.
• Long-term patient relationships and real influence on local healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuity during the transition and mentor the incoming surgeon.
• Provide high-quality surgical care and manage a growing referral network.

Job description

Society of Critical Care Medicine seeks a surgeon to take over an established General Surgery practice as the current surgeon approaches retirement. You will enter a structured succession with mentorship, a large referral network, and a plan that ensures a smooth transition while maintaining patient care.

The role offers a 4-day workweek with two clinic days and two OR days, plus input into scheduling and call structure, and room to expand procedures and service lines while benefiting from