General Surgeon — Western KS | $450-500K base -Day Week, Bread & Butter + Endoscopy

Spencer Britt; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Student loan repayment

CME allowance

401(k) employer contribution

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Spencer Britt Hospital in western Kansas is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join a strong surgical team in a modern campus. Focus is on bread-and-butter general surgery, endoscopy, and shared trauma call coverage with a 4-day work week and low call-back volume.

Compensation includes a base salary of $450K–$500K, sign-on, relocation, student loan repayment, CME allowance, and a robust benefits package with 401(k) employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in general surgery.
• Bread-and-butter general surgery and endoscopy experience preferred.
• Willingness to participate in shared trauma call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide bread-and-butter general surgery and endoscopy services at a community hospital.
• Participate in Level IV ED trauma call coverage (1 week per month).
• Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, and perioperative teams; support visiting subspecialties.

Skills

General surgery

Job description

A community-based, critical access hospital in western Kansas is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join a well-established surgical team in a modern, growing medical campus setting focused on bread-and-butter general surgery, endoscopy, and shared trauma call coverage.

Clinical Model, Schedule & Surgical Environment:

• Primarily outpatient general surgery practice
• Bread-and-butter general surgery + endoscopy
• Level IV ED trauma call coverage (1 week per month)
• 4-day work week with predictable schedule
• Low call-back volume
• 5–6 weeks of total time off annually (PTO + additional time off)
• Modern 175,000 sq. ft. medical campus completed in 2026
• Three fully equipped ORs, including a hybrid procedure suite
• Infrastructure designed for future surgical robotics
• Epic EMR
• 2,000+ annual surgeries and procedures
• Strong anesthesia, nursing, and perioperative support teams
• Robust visiting specialty support (ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Podiatry, Oncology)
• Regional academic and specialty partnerships to expand advanced care access

Medical Staff & System Strength:

• Large primary care base with 10 family medicine physicians and 12 APPs
• Emergency department staffed by physicians and APPs
• Family physicians providing OB care, including C-sections
• Active orthopedic, oncology, and surgical subspecialty collaboration
• Strong referral network across a wide regional footprint
• Mission-driven not-for-profit health system with hospital, clinics, and long-term care services
• Ongoing expansion of specialty services and telehealth offerings
• 600+ annual acute care admissions
• 3,000+ annual ED visits
• 2,200+ annual surgeries/procedures
• 160,000+ outpatient visits annually

Compensation & Financial Package:

• $450K–$500K base salary
• Sign-on bonus: $10K per year of commitment
• $12K relocation allowance
• $24K annual student loan repayment
• $4K CME allowance
• Malpractice, licensing, DEA, and required certifications fully covered
• 5% employer contribution to 401(k)
• Full comprehensive benefits package

The Community:

Enjoy the appeal of wide-open Kansas living in a welcoming, tight-knit community where affordability, safety, and work-life balance come naturally. This western Kansas region offers a relaxed pace of life with minimal traffic, short commutes, and a strong sense of connection among neighbors, along with quality schools and family-friendly activities. Residents appreciate access to outdoor recreation like hunting, fishing, hiking, and stargazing under expansive prairie skies. The area serves as an important regional hub along Interstate 70, providing convenient travel routes across the state and beyond. While offering a peaceful rural lifestyle, it remains within driving distance of larger regional centers such as about 2–3 hours from Denver, roughly 3–4 hours from Wichita, and around 4–5 hours from Kansas City, giving residents access to major airports, professional sports, and urban amenities while enjoying the calm and space of small-town living.