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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.

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Fairview Health System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join our Acute Care Group located at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Surgeons would maintain a three-week rotation consisting of one week acute care, one week off, and one week endoscopy, clinic and elective general surgery.

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 bowel obstructions, cholecystitis, appendicitis, 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. When not on Acute Care, the surgeon will maintain a general surgery clinic and perform general surgical procedures. Surgeon is encouraged to perform endoscopies.

Practice Details:

• Join a team of two dedicated Acute Care Surgeons and 5 additional 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 for one week at a time, M-Su, 7am-5pm. One week every three, variable.

• 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, and vascular surgical services. 3 dedicated robotic surgical suites.

• A team of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, perioperative staff and perianesthesia 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 coordinated 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.

Income Details:

• Market competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package: generous time off, annual CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, retirement contributions, relocation & more.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME General Surgery residency program.

• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Medical Specialties.

• Licensed or ability to acquire Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure.

• Ability to acquire/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota

• ATLS Certification

• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding teamwork 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, curiosity about robotic surgery

Key responsibilities include:

Working as a member of a close-knit team, we ask our Acute Care Surgeons to provide general surgical care in the following areas:

• Cholecystectomy

• Appendectomy

• Hernia

• Stomach, GI surgery

• Trauma care (Level 3)

• Vascular Ports

• Wound management

• Endoscopy

Benefits Highlights

We're proud to offer our employees a robust benefits package. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans

• Best in industry 401K employer contribution

• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Concierge services and a well-being allowance

Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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• Greater Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area

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M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.