Surgery - General Physician

General Surgeon

Job Description:

• Seeking a full-time (4.0 or 4.5 days/week) general surgeon to join a team of part-time and per diem general surgeons.
• Offers a broad scope of practice typical for a rural community.
• Provides office-based general surgery services to new and established patients of all ages.
• Includes initial consultation for common general surgery concerns, performance of minor procedures, education and counseling of patients and families.
• Orders diagnostic tests, referral to related other specialties within and at tertiary care centers, and communication with PCPs.
• Clinical support is provided by a medical assistant.

Common Diagnoses:

• Hernias (inguinal and umbilical)

• GERD and related symptoms

• Rectal bleeding

• Gallbladder disease

• Colon polyps or screening for colon cancer

• Hemorrhoids

• Sebaceous cyst

• Dysphagia

• Breast conditions

• Diverticulitis

• Skin lesions (including cancers)

• Provides operative (open and laparoscopic) and endoscopic procedures.

Benefits:

• Vacation, 5 weeks per year
• 5 sick days, 6 holidays per year
• CME, 2 weeks per year, plus $4,500 CME funds
• Commencement bonus, Citizenship bonus, and Productivity bonus eligible
• Relocation funds/reimbursement
• Insurances: health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life
• Retirement plans
• Professional liability coverage with tail
• No state income taxes, affordable real estate, and small schools

Community Overview:

Located in northern Vermont, serves a catchment area of 28,000, spread across three counties in northern Vermont on the Canadian border. We are a fiscally sound, up-to-date facility with 20+ active beds. The hospital carries the federal designation of a Critical Access Hospital.

Located just along the American-Canadian border less than two hours from Montreal and four hours from Boston or the Maine Seacoast, Barton is a picturesque location that offers an ideal quality of life for families and individuals alike. Surrounded by stunning views, you'll love calling this charming Vermont community home.

• Close-knit waterfront community with a low cost of living
• Beautiful homes with a paradise of natural beauty serve as your daily backdrop
• Endless options for outdoor recreation in a true four-season community enjoy hiking, skiing (Jay Peak & Burke Mountain), paddling, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, mountain biking, and much more
• Downtown areas (Newport 20-minute drive / St. Johnsbury 30-minute drive) with shops, restaurants, arts, cultural attractions, and entertainment options