General Surgeon

Catholic Health Initiatives; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 517,000 - 543,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Starting loan assistance

Productivity bonus eligibility

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon to lead and innovate surgical care in Dickinson, North Dakota. You will perform a wide range of procedures and collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to close gaps in care.

Join a family-friendly community with a lower cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation near the Badlands. This role offers a generous base salary, relocation assistance, starting loan and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in General Surgery or eligibility.
• Active or eligible North Dakota medical license.
• Strong clinical skills in General Surgery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate surgical care in Dickinson, ND.
• Perform a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists for seamless patient care.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient-centered care.

Skills

Board certification in General Surgery

Active North Dakota license

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

BLS

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Board certification in General Surgery

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our General Surgery Physician you will, l ead and innovate surgical care within Dickinson, North Dakota, serving as a pillar of our medical community and shaping surgical offerings for a vast service area. This unique opportunity offers an abundance of diverse surgical cases , ensuring a challenging and rewarding practice with high impact. You will benefit from a highly competitive compensation package and exceptional benefits, designed to recognize your vital expertise and provide financial security, coupled with a significantly lower cost of living in a growing community.

Every day you will, p erform a wide range of surgical procedures , directly improving countless lives and filling a critical healthcare gap in our region. You will actively collaborate within a supportive and integrated medical environment, fostering strong relationships with primary care providers and specialists for seamless patient care. Beyond your practice, you'll engage with a family-centric community boasting excellent schools, vibrant local events, and abundant outdoor adventures near the breathtaking Badlands National Park, allowing for a truly balanced and fulfilling life.

To be successful in this role you will, be a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a broad skill set, driven by a desire to lead, innovate, and make a profound impact in a high-demand setting. You should thrive in a collaborative medical environment and be committed to patient-centered care. Exemplary candidates will value the quality of life offered by Dickinson, ND, including its low cost of living, family-friendly amenities, and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, fishing) , seeking to build both a remarkable professional legacy and an extraordinary personal life.

We are offering a generous base salary, a starting bonus, and relocation assistance, in addition to additional productivity and performance incentives for those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Opportunity Details:

• Generous compensation $517,270
• Quality and Productivity bonus eligibility
• Paid relocation up to $15,000
• Starting loan up to 10% of base salary
• Schedule: 3 Clinic Days; 2 Operating Room Days
• Call: 1 in 3
• EMR: Allscripts-clinic; Meditech-hospital
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery
• Active or eligible license in the state of North Dakota
• Strong clinical skills with experience in General Surgery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to women and families
• BLS

Where You'll Work

Dickinson, North Dakota, has a population of around 25,000, is a mid-size community with a small-town feel located in Stark County in southwest North Dakota. Dickinson is the regional hub for more than 200,000 people and is home to Dickinson State University. Located approximately 100 miles west of the capital city of Bismarck, Dickinson is the midpoint between Fargo, North Dakota and Billings, Montana. Dickinson is approximately 30 miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the Badlands and future home of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. 250 miles to the south is Mount Rushmore National Monument. The City’s strong economy focuses on diverse resources of agriculture, energy (coal, ethanol, natural gas, and oil), manufacturing and tourism.

Dickinson is a destination community for entertainment and cultural events including:

Roughrider Days, the Ukrainian Ethnic Festival, Dickinson State University Campus Activities, Summer Concert Series, Rodeos, Museum, Specialty Vehicle Shows, and Car Races, to name just a few. For those who love the outdoors, one can enjoy world class bird and big-game hunting, fishing, camping, winter and summer sporting activities, hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

However, the truest pleasure is living here! So now you know what makes Dickinson so special: the people, incredible relationship between a healthy, thriving economy, and its amazing quality of place and life. We invite you to join us in making Dickinson a world class city!

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson part of CommonSpirit Health a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care assisted and residential living communities community health services organizations home health agencies and numerous outpatient facilities.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

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Pay Range

$517,270 - $543,133 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.