Colorectal Surgery - Boise, ID Surgery

Trinity Health Corp.; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Relocation

PTO & CME Allocation

Malpractice Insurance (Tail)

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement (403b)

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System is recruiting a colorectal surgeon to join the MIS/robotics colorectal group in Boise, Idaho. The role emphasizes minimally invasive and robotic techniques for benign and malignant colorectal disease, working within a multidisciplinary oncology program.

Ideal candidates will have completed a colorectal fellowship, hold ACLS/BLS certifications, and be eligible for Idaho medical licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA general surgery residency program.
• Board certification through ABS or AOBS, or within 3 years of employment.
• Completed fellowship in Colorectal Surgery.
• Idaho medical licensure and privileges at SARMC and affiliated hospitals; DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform open, minimally invasive and robotic colorectal cancer procedures.
• Collaborate with oncology and surgical program to maintain accreditation.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team within a Level II Trauma Center environment.

Skills

Colorectal Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Team Leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME/AOA general surgery residency

Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

Tools

da Vinci Surgical System

Job description

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Become part of a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group with a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. This position will work collaboratively in the Minimally Invasive/Robotics surgical group and with the colorectal division. This position is a key member of the surgical oncology department with the other cancer surgeons in the practice, including fellowship trained surgical oncology, breast, and gynecologic and other advanced foregut, minimally invasive surgeons. The emphasis will be on minimally invasive surgery, robotics and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, using a variety of advanced surgical equipment and technics, including robotics, endoscopic and advanced laparoscopic procedures. Expertise in pelvic floor disorders, manometry and management of complex inflammatory bowel disease preferred but not mandatory for the right fit for the program. Our surgical services department is part of the system's accredited oncology program with relationships with medical and radiation oncology. In addition, this multidisciplinary team is in process of seeking accreditation with the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) with anticipated achievement by Fall 2026. Professional life is balanced with a rural-paced lifestyle in the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho. SARMC, the region's only Level II Trauma Center, is a 381-bed facility with a state-of-the-art digital environment and pioneering technologies including advanced imaging capabilities and award-winning clinical services.

The schedule for this position is a full timetraditional workweek, M-F with a minimum of 32 hours of patient contact time – includes clinic, procedures, & consults. There is also1:7 shared practice call among MIS/robotics surgical group -no unattached ER call and no acute care general surgery responsibilities.

Support:A network of 70+ Saint Alphonsus Medical Group primary care clinics. Level II Trauma Center; ED; da Vinci XI & SI; Hospitalist, a neuro, surgical, and trauma ICU (NeST) with 24/7 coverage by surgical intensivists and neuro-critical care Medical ICU, CVICU, NICU, 24/7 on-site Anesthesia; Gynecologic Oncology, and an alliance of independent community partners

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree;
• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA general surgery residency program.
• Board certification through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS)- or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment.
• Completed fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
• Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
• Experience on open, minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques for the treatment of colorectal cancers. In addition, expertise in pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and manometry is desired.
• Perform basic and complex, advanced surgical procedures including laparoscopic and robotic procedures for benign and malignant colorectal disease.
• Collaborative team-building leadership style with the oncology and surgical program to maintain accreditation with the American College of General Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Salary and Benefits:

• Sign-on Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada. It is also the region’s only ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. Along with Saint Alphonsus Medical Group’s 500+ providers at many clinic locations, we serve the full range of the health and wellness needs of our communities. Saint Alphonsus is a member of Trinity Health, the second largest Catholic health care system in the nation.

To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit www.saintalphonsus.org.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Boise, Idaho's Capital City, anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000+ people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information on Boise, ID please visit www.cityofboise.org.

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

Our mission:We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.