What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN - Surgical Critical Care Trained Surgeon - Fargo, ND position at Essentia Health?
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
General Surgeon- Surgical Critical Care (SCC) Certified
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
- Planning to transition to acute care surgery service for day call, possible 2 weeks of ACS coverage
- Opportunity for dedicated critical care time
- Level II Trauma Center- one location for clinic and hospital
- Opportunity to become Trauma Medical Director
- 5-star CMS hospital for Quality
- 132 bed tertiary hospital (all private rooms)
- Vacation and CME to be determined if ACS model
- Malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and relocation package
REQUIREMENTS
- Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Surgical Critical Care
- BC/BE General Surgery
- ATLS
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)
- Check out these links for details about Fargo, our Chamber, and the expanding Hector International Airport
- Don’t believe us? See for yourself: Fargo: North of Normal Short Film
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
Email: Katherine.Nikcevich@EssentiaHealth.org
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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.