Physician - General Surgery- Acute Care Surgery

Fairview Health Services is seeking an Acute Care General Surgeon who is a Board Certified/Board Eligible to join our general surgery team located at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

The ACS surgeon is responsible for the clinical care of patients in critical care, emergent general surgery and level 3 trauma. The Acute Care Surgeon will be responsible for the surgical needs of M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, a busy 390 bed hospital and level 3 trauma center. This includes cases such as appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstructions, bowel perforations, wounds, and Level 3 type trauma. The Acute Care Surgeon will rotate in the general surgical call pool at night, approximately 1:7. 

Key Position Details:

• Surgeon will operate at Fairview Southdale Hospital
• Rounding volumes on acute care service 5-15pts/day, 3-5 surgeries/day
• 190 shifts/year (mix of days, nights & weekends)
• Flexibility in scheduling shifts
• ACS clinic at FSH 2-4x/month
• Robotic experience preferred
• Competitive salaried position
• Resident and student education
• Opportunity for endoscopy

Practice Details:

• Join a team of 6 general surgeons
• Clinic location: Fairview Surgical Consultants – Edina (10 minutes south of Minneapolis)
• Surgical cases performed at: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Edina Specialty Surgery Center in Edina, MN.
• Admitting Hospital: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
• Full time (1.0 FTE)
• Call Frequency: 1:7. Typically 1 day per week (5 pm-7am)
• Coverage for M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital only
• Acute care hospital coverage; cover inpatient hospital and ER patients
• Cover night and weekend call on a per FTE basis with other partners
• You will be supported by 5 excellent Physician Assistants in the office and operating room

Opportunity (but not obligation) to teach and work with a fourth-year surgical resident from Hennepin County Medical Center.

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is a 390 bed facility with up to date surgical suites, including 3 dedicated robotic suites

Full-time access to interventional radiology, ERCP,  vascular surgical services, colorectal surgery coverage.

3 dedicated robotic surgical suites and availability for acute care robotics.

• A team of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, perioperative staff and peri anesthesia staff provide support to surgeons.
• Level 3 Trauma Center staffed 24/7 with Emergency Medicine Physicians.
• Most patients are admitted to the 24/7 Hospitalist Service.
• We have a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
• Strong primary and specialty care referral base within MHealth Fairview system. Also work closely with several independent primary care and Ob/Gyn clinics.

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• Graduate of an accredited ACGME General Surgery residency program
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota
• ATLS Certification
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff
• Understands and places importance on patient care/service
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Education focused and a creative problem-solver

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal flexible endoscopy training
• Formal laparoscopic surgery training, interest in robotic surgery