Physician / Surgery - General / Idaho / Locum or Permanent / General / Trauma Surgeon opening in Coeur D'Alene, ID Job

General Surgeon

Location: Northern Idaho

Job Description:

• Seeking board eligible/certified General Surgeon, fellowship trained and board eligible/certified in Surgical Critical Care
• Support and expand the emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical critical care programs
• Work with a team of 10 dedicated general surgeons and 5 APPs
• Full-time Surgicalist with 168 shifts per year, covering the trauma and acute care surgery service and follow-up clinic with after-hours night call of 6 nights per month
• Practice at Kootenai Health, a 332-bed hospital, serving a market area of the ten northern counties of Idaho

Requirements:

• Strong focus on quality, safety, teamwork, and patient satisfaction

Professional Development:

• Medical education opportunities teaching medical students and residents

Hospital and Facility Overview:

• ACS verified Level 2 Trauma Center
• 1,100 trauma admissions annually with 93% blunt / 5% penetrating
• 24/7 hospitalists and intensivist coverage in addition to full medical and surgical specialty backup
• State-of-the-art imaging capability immediately adjacent to the emergency department with 3 CTs, 2 MRIs, and 3 USs

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, CME
• Retirement with sizable employer contribution
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Paid time off
• And other competitive benefits

Community Overview:

Coeur d'Alene, perched in a beautiful lakefront mountain setting, is becoming a favorite destination for retirees and many others. The area offers numerous recreational, entertainment, and arts amenities. Nearby Spokane, WA, provides additional amenities and is known for its mild climate, offering opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. The local economy is healthy, supported by tourism and light commercial activity. Spokane also offers great educational institutions and a vibrant cultural scene.