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Job Overview

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY --- 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.

Community Information:

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital , located in the city of Edina, Minnesota is conveniently located at the crossroads of several major highways in the growing and vibrant Southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Edina has grown from a village of mostly Scottish and Irish immigrants to a metropolitan community. Nationally recognized for K-12 education, high standards of living and quality of life. Edina offers exceptional, upscale dining and shopping experiences, recreational opportunities--including 39 parks and several golf courses—and diversions for every taste and lifestyle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edina,\_Minnesota

https://www.greatermsp.org/

http://www.education.state.mn.us .

http://www.exploreminnesota.com

Required:

+ 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:

+ Formal flexible endoscopy training

+ Formal laparoscopic surgery training, interest in robotic surgery

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/physicianbenefits

Compensation Disclaimer

This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status