Physician - Colorectal Surgery

20010 Sanford Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 532,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota, seeks a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon to join its Surgery Department. The position involves invasive colorectal procedures, clinic, operating room, and endoscopy, with teaching of residents and medical students.

Candidates should have an MD or DO, completed general surgery residency with colorectal fellowship, and hold active medical licenses in applicable states plus DEA; board certification in colorectal surgery is preferred or to be pursued.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency followed by a fellowship in Colon & Rectal Surgery.
• Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually.
• Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices.
• Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery by ABCRS or equivalent; must obtain board certification if not already.
• Privileging documents and credentialing requirements may supersede this job description.

Responsibilities

• A physician who specializes in invasive procedures in the colon and rectal areas, as well as general operations on the lower digestive tract.

Education

MD or DO degree

General Surgery Residency

Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship

Active medical license in applicable states

DEA registration

Board Certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Visas Accepted: N/A. Specialty: Colon & Rectal Surgery. Practice Details: Sanford Health has an opening for a Fellowship trained Colorectal Surgeon to join its Surgery Department in Fargo, North Dakota. Experienced candidates preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply.

• Join a group of 3 colorectal surgeons and 16 other surgeons with expertise in breast surgery, bariatric surgery, oncology surgery, general surgery and trauma and acute care surgery
• 23 exam rooms, 3 clinic procedure rooms and 2 proctology exam rooms
• DaVinci XI and DV5 robot available
• Practice consists of clinic, operating room, and endoscopy suite
• Teaching of surgical residents and medical students through the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Community Description: As a thriving city with a small-town feel, Fargo and the adjacent metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Fargo balances quality of life and a low cost of living with a safe, picturesque environment. A variety of schools and universities, a vibrant business community and a robust downtown are just a few reasons why people love to call the Fargo area home.

Job Description: A physician who specializes in invasive procedures in the colon and rectal areas, as well as general operations on the lower digestive tract.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Successful completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency followed by a fellowship in Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually.
• Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices.
• Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada).
• If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation: Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Competitive compensation package includes:

• Compensation floor of $532,080 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
• In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.