General Surgeon

Southeast Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled General Surgeon to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to perform a variety of surgeries, including trauma cases, while enjoying a supportive environment with 24/7 subspecialty backup. With a competitive salary and a generous signing bonus, you will thrive in a community that values healthcare excellence and offers a great quality of life. Located in Dothan, Alabama, you will find a welcoming atmosphere with a low cost of living and access to beautiful beaches just a short drive away. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

$100,000 signing bonus

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

CME and professional dues allowances

Paid Time Off for sick and vacation

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurances

Short and long-term disability options

Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Qualifications

• Completion of MD or DO degree required.
• Board-eligible or certified in General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform a mix of surgeries including hernia repair and colon resection.
• Provide trauma surgery as needed and precept residents.

Skills

General Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Patient Care

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Tools

daVinci Robot

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral and Level II trauma center in Dothan, Alabama, is seeking an additional General Surgeon to join their team. This group practices a mix of bread and butter surgeries such as hernia repair, cholecystectomy, colon resection, vascular access procedures, as well as some trauma surgery. Dothan offers a short 90-min drive to the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida, a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality.

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

• Established team of 4 board-certified General Surgeons and 3 APP’s
• Call shared equally at 1:5
• Practice at only one location – no travel is required
• Clinic is located inside of the Doctor’s Building at Southeast Health Medical Center for easy access to OR, ICU, ED, etc.
• daVinci robot available
• 24/7 subspecialty support to include Vascular Surgery, Anesthesia, Pulm/Critical Care, etc.
• Robust IM Hospitalist service provides medical consult support for non-surgical issues
• Exceptional referral base with strong primary care physician referral sources from several counties.
• Opportunity to precept Internal Medicine and Transitional Year residents as well as DO medical students.

BENEFITS

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with wRVU bonus potential
• $100,000 signing bonus
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME and professional dues allowances
• Paid Time Off for sick and vacation
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurances
• Short and long-term disability options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery with the completion or impending completion of an ACGME accredited General Surgery residency program
• Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain an Alabama medical license

Shift

Day

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.

The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network.

Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.