General Surgeon

St Catherine Hospital Garden City; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 463,763 - 566,822; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Support

Starting Bonus

Job summary

St Catherine Hospital Garden City is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon to deliver exceptional surgical care in Kansas. You'll perform essential surgeries while participating in quality improvement programs and community benefits. A premium compensation package totaling $515,293, along with a starting bonus and relocation support, is offered to recognize your expertise from day one.

The role emphasizes surgical excellence and patient care, requiring strong communication skills and the highest medical ethics. Join us to make a substantial difference in community health!

Qualifications

• Must have completed a residency or fellowship in the appropriate specialty.
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration required.
• Board certified or eligible in the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality surgical expertise in operating room and clinic settings.
• Provide expert ambulatory care and manage medical records.
• Engage in hospital operations and community benefit services.

Skills

Surgical Expertise

Communication Skills

Medical Ethics

Education

Doctorate MD or DO

Board Certification

Tools

Medical Records Management

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our General Surgeon, you will be a pivotal clinician delivering the highest quality patient care and surgical expertise within our Kansas healthcare system. This role involves comprehensive surgical services, both in the operating room and ambulatory clinic settings, while contributing to clinical quality improvement initiatives and community benefit programs, ensuring access to top‑tier surgical care for our patients.

Every day you will provide expert ambulatory care, perform essential surgical procedures, and meticulously manage medical records to current policy standards. You will actively comply with all managed care programs, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal/state reimbursement plans, including our ethical and religious directives. Furthermore, you will lead and participate in various activities focused on promoting clinical excellence and quality improvement within surgical services, engage in medical staff committees, and, when assigned, provide crucial on‑call coverage to support our community's urgent needs.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon with an active Kansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain one), demonstrating a commitment to continuously developing personal and professional competence through ongoing medical education and maintaining applicable board certification. We seek candidates who embody the highest standards of medical ethics, possess strong communication skills for patient and administrative interactions, and are dedicated to actively engaging in hospital operational matters, peer review, quality improvement, and providing impactful community benefit services, including charity care.

• Serve as a pivotal General Surgeon in Kansas, delivering high‑quality surgical expertise in both operating room and clinic settings, while engaging in quality improvement and community benefit.
• Provide expert ambulatory care, perform surgical procedures, manage medical records, and ensure compliance with healthcare programs and ethical directives daily.
• Success hinges on high medical ethics, strong communication skills, and active engagement in hospital operations, peer review, quality improvement, and community benefit services, including charity care.

We believe in compensating our talent exceptionally well. For this critical role, we're offering a premium compensation package totaling $515,293 annually. This includes a valuable starting bonus to recognize your immediate contribution and comprehensive relocation support designed to alleviate the complexities of moving, allowing you to focus on success from day one.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration;
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution
• Doctorate MD or DO required
• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required

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Where You'll Work

Southwest Kansas offers a compelling blend of professional and lifestyle benefits for providers.

• High Demand, Significant Impact: Rural areas often face provider shortages, meaning less competition and a greater chance to make a substantial difference in community health.
• Professional Growth & Autonomy:Providers often enjoy a broader scope of practice and more autonomy in smaller settings. Opportunities for leadership roles are also more accessible.
• Lower Cost of Living: Housing, utilities, and general expenses are typically significantly lower than in urban centers, leading to a higher disposable income.
• Strong Community Bonds:Experience close‑knit communities where you're respected, recognized, and an integral part of local life.
• Outdoor Lifestyle:Enjoy open spaces, hunting, fishing, and a slower pace of life.

Southwest Kansas provides a rewarding environment for pproviders seeking professional fulfillment and a high quality of life away from the urban hustle.

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