Colorectal Surgeon

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 435,000 - 566,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

CME allowance

Malpractice with tail coverage

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon to join a growing cancer institute and multi-specialty team.

The role emphasizes oncologic and complex colorectal procedures, robotics, and collaboration with GI, trauma, and endocrine teams; strong focus on patient-centered care, education, and delivering care across clinic, endoscopy, and operating room settings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• ACGME residency training completed.
• Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery required.
• Board certification or eligibility in colorectal surgery.
• Active or eligible Arizona medical license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver colorectal surgical care including oncologic, benign and complex CAPS procedures.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team within the Dignity Health Cancer Institute.
• Perform endoscopy, robotic and open surgeries as part of a diverse caseload.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and APPs; participate in a shared on-call schedule.

Skills

Robotic surgery

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Clinical efficiency

Education

MD or DO Degree

ACGME Residency training

Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

Board certified or Board Eligible

Active license in Arizona

Tools

Surgical robotics

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Colorectal Surgeon, you will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge, comprehensive surgical care within a thriving multi-specialty clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. This expanded service line presents an exceptional opportunity for a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon passionate about surgical oncology, IBD surgery, and complex abdominopelvic surgery (CAPS). You will be a key contributor to the Dignity Health Cancer Institute, leveraging your expertise in colorectal cancer treatment, benign and malignant resections, and advanced surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Every day you will perform a diverse range of procedures, from in-office hemorrhoidectomies and anoscopies to intricate robotic and open interventions for both benign and malignant colorectal conditions. Your typical week will involve approximately 10 half-days of clinic, 4 half-days of endoscopy, dedicated block time for robotic and open surgeries, and managing an average of 60th-70th percentile combined productivity with a patient demographic spanning ages 17+. You will actively participate in a shared, every-other-week call schedule, serving a broad catchment area, including consultations for an established practice and new patient transfers, encompassing a significant hospital-based practice component.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional surgical skills, a dedication to patient-centered care, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment that includes General Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, a Trauma team, and the Dignity Health Hernia Institute. You will effectively manage a busy caseload, utilizing support from a clinic APP for post-operative and urgent visits, benefiting from centralized scheduling and a direct-to-colonoscopy program. Your proven experience in gastrointestinal surgery, proficiency with surgical robotics, and commitment to contributing to a growing colorectal surgery program will be paramount in this dynamic opportunity for advancement.

• competitive 2 year salary guarantee then RVU-based


• sign-on bonus


• full benefits


• CME allowance


• Malpractice with tail coverage


• relocation assistance for eligible candidates


• retirement plan with employer match


• Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

• MD or DO Degree


• ACGME Residency training


• Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery


• Board certified or Board Eligible


• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Pay Range

$435,479 - $565,781 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.