Physician: Colorectal Surgery

St Luke; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

Employee wellness programs

Retirement plans

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho, seeks a BC/BE Colorectal Surgeon to join our growing team. You will work alongside four experienced surgeons with strong APP support and a 1:4 call schedule.

The role emphasizes minimally invasive and robotic colorectal procedures, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and excellent patient-centered care with solid institutional backing.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• BC/BE in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Idaho.
• Current, valid DEA registration with Idaho prescriptive authority.
• Eligibility to obtain Medical Staff Privileges with St. Luke’s Health System.

Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum colorectal procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
• Collaborate with four colorectal surgeons and an integrated team of specialists.
• Share call coverage on a 1:4 schedule.
• Provide high-quality patient care with balanced clinic and operating room duties.

Skills

Colorectal surgery

Robotic surgery

Minimally invasive

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Tools

Da Vinci Robotic System

Job description

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a BC/BE Colorectal Surgeon to join our well-established and growing colorectal surgery team in beautiful Boise, Idaho. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside four experienced colorectal surgeons in a thriving practice with strong institutional support.

Whether you are completing fellowship training or bring years of experience, we welcome candidates who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and advancing colorectal surgical services within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join an established team of 4 colorectal surgeons
• Strong APP support with a team of 5 Physician Assistants assisting in both the clinic and operating room
• 1:4 call schedule
• Balanced practice with:
  • 2 operating room days per week
  • 2 clinic days per week
• Dedicated Medical Assistant and RN support in clinic
• Access to endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Opportunity to perform the full spectrum of colorectal surgery procedures
• Robotic surgery skills preferred
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with excellent specialist support
• Open to both new graduates/fellows and experienced surgeons

The Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Interest in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal procedures
• Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork

Why Providers Choose St. Luke’s:

More than sixty specialties converge here, including Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital. Physicians benefit from modern operating suites, advanced technology, and integrated support through technology – enabling them to spend more time on meaningful patient care and less on administrative burdens.

But inside St. Luke’s, the standout feature isn’t equipment or facilities—it’s the culture.

We believe exceptional care begins with an environment that supports our clinicians. Nationally recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine program for reducing burnout and boosting clinician well-being, St. Luke’s leads in team collaboration, professional growth, and shared decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: MD/DO from accredited medical school
• BC/BE in Specialty
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• Current licenses with full prescriptive authority from the Federal DEA and Idaho Board of Pharmacy
• Eligibility to obtain Medical Staff Privileges with St. Luke’s Health System

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.