Colorectal Surgery - FT - Boise, ID

Saint Alphonsus Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Idaho is seeking a colorectal surgeon to join their surgical oncology department. This role emphasizes minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques and requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO, complete a fellowship in colorectal surgery, and gain Idaho licensure. Enjoy living in Boise's vibrant community with outdoor activities and cultural programs. The position offers a traditional workweek and shared practice call as part of an established team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA general surgery residency program.
• Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC.
• Experience in advanced surgical procedures for colorectal disease.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in the Minimally Invasive/Robotics surgical group.
• Perform laparoscopic and robotic procedures for colorectal disease.
• Maintain accreditation with the American College of General Surgeons.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgical techniques

Team leadership

Expertise in pelvic floor disorders

Management of complex inflammatory bowel disease

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Board certification through ABS or AOBS

Completed fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

Job description

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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. This exciting practice would offer a mix of approximately 75%-85% Colorectal surgery and 15%-25% general surgery cases. The emphasis will be on minimally invasive surgery, robotics and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, using a variety of advanced surgical equipment and techniques, 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.

Support

A network of 70+ Saint Alphonsus Medical Group primary care clinics. Level II Trauma Center; ED; da Vinci XI & SI; Hospitalist, Pediatric Hospitalists, ICU, CVICU, NICU, 24/7 on-site Anesthesia; Pediatric Surgery, 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.

Community

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.

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit www.saintalphonsus.org.

Schedule

Traditional workweek, M-F with a minimum of 32 hours of patient contact time – includes clinic, procedures, & consults.

Call

1:7 shared practice call among MIS/robotics surgical group - no unattached ER call and no acute care general surgery responsibilities.