PHYSICIAN - General Surgery - Fargo, ND

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

General Surgeon

Fargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• Join a busy full spectrum general surgery practice including laparoscopic, robotic, trauma, breast, vascular and colorectal- a large mix of cases

• Growing practice to 6 surgeons, 3 General Surgery NP's, and 1 Wound Care NP. NP's assist in the OR, provide post-op care, and round in the hospital

• Share call with 5-6 surgeons. Trauma call paid separately. Planning to transition to acute care surgery service for day call

• Level II Trauma Center- one location for clinic and hospital

• 5-star CMS hospital for Quality

• 132 bed tertiary hospital (all private rooms)

• Outreach opportunities available

• 6+ weeks vacation and CME, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and relocation package

REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE General Surgery

• ATLS

• Open to fellowship trained surgeons who are also interested in doing general surgery

LOCATION

An Award-Winning Midwest Community:

• 1 Best State to Practice Medicine - Medscape

• 1 Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers - Forbes Magazine

• 3 Most Secure Places to Live - Farmers Insurance

• 3 Best Place to Raise a Family - Children's Health Magazine

• Fargo, North Dakota has a population of 180,000, is a progressive city with rapid growth and financial stability

• Located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota (just minutes from Lake Country)

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ABOUT US

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,800 employees, including more than 2,100 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 71 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

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Katie Nikcevich, Physician Recruiter

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Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO

Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.