Surgeon (General / MIS / Bariatric)

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 335,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic appointment eligibility

Medical/dental/vision/ life/disability

Tail coverage

CME allowance and time

403b retirement plan with companymatch

37 days paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join the Department of Surgery. The role includes a broad mix of general, laparoscopic, robotic, cancer, and endoscopic procedures at CHA Cambridge and Cambridge Everett Hospitals, with teaching responsibilities for surgical residents and HMS students.

The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within a large referral network, participate in NSQIP and site-specific programs, and benefit from a HMS faculty

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery.
• Massachusetts Medical License and DEA registration.
• Advanced MIS and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad mix of general, laparoscopic, robotic, cancer, and endoscopic procedures at CHA Cambridge and CHA Everett Hospitals.
• Teach surgical residents and HMS students; HMS faculty appointment eligibility.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and an extensive referral network.
• 24/7 in-house housestaff coverage and OR assistance with dedicated residents and PAs.
• Participate in NSQIP, NAPBC, ACS CoC, and bariatric/weight management programs.
• Call coverage approximately 1:6; no trauma call.

Skills

Education commitment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Teaching residents

Education

MD/DO degree

Massachusetts Medical License

Bariatric surgery fellowship

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)

is a vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing equity and excellence for everyone, every time. Located in Boston’s metro north region, CHA is affiliated with Harvard Medical School(HMS) and Tufts University School of Medicine.

We are seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join our Department of Surgery.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform a broad mix of general, advanced laparoscopic, robotic (da Vinci XI and DV5 systems), cancer, and endoscopic procedures at CHA Cambridge and CHA Everett Hospitals.
• Teach and train surgical residents (BIDMC) and HMS students in the nationally renowned longitudinal clerkship. Position carries a HMS faculty appointment commensurate with HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications and commitment to teaching responsibilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and an extensive referral network (140,000-patient ACO).
• Supported by dedicated Surgical Residents and PAs, 24/7 in-house housestaff coverage and assistance in OR.
• EPIC EMR and dedicated OR block time, participate in NSQIP, NAPBC, ACS CoC, and bariatric/medical weight management programs.
• Call coverage is shared at approximately 1:6.
• No trauma call.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed base salary of $335,000- $410,000 based on experience, plus productivity incentives
• Eligibility for HMS academic appointment
• Our physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurances
• Medical liability insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance and time
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (37 days annually)

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery.
• Active (or ability to obtain) Massachusetts Medical License and DEA registration.
• Completion of an Advanced MIS and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship preferred.
• Strong commitment to education, quality, patient safety, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Make a lasting difference in patients’ lives through your role at CHA!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.