General Surgery /St. Louis Area/Public Loan Forgiveness
Job at a glance
Job description
GENERAL SURGEON OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNITY
This resort quality area offers a unique blend of laid back life & a moderate cost of living without congestion or traffic. Region serves as a gateway to museums, cultural events plus fine dining, MLB, NHL & college sports in St. Louis metro area. Nearby year-round hiking at the State Park, Mississippi Riverboat Cruises or fire trails, golfing, camping & plenty of fishing. Hyperlocal events include music & food festivals. Education options include solid public school system with private Catholic schools available. Southern Illinois provides easy access to the St. Louis airport & just a short drive from the Mississippi River.
OVERVIEW
Community Hospital with robust hospitalist program + strong ER is a Public Loan Forgiveness Site. Option to live in St. Louis 30-40 minutes away. Service area 40,000.
ROLE
- Join another General Surgeon & enjoy referrals from 25 PCP’s
- Bread & Butter Procedures
- 3 Operating Rooms which only run overnight 1 weekend/month
- Scopes Required, No Robotics
- Established Weight Loss Clinic
- Optional Half Day/Week in Wound Care Clinic
PACKAGE
- Competitive Base Salary + WRVU Productivity Bonus
- Quality Bonus; Sign on Bonus; Retention Bonus
- Full Hospital Benefits, CME Time Off + Stipend + Relocation Assistance
SKILLS
- Ability to obtain/maintain medical license in state of Illinois
• 1+ years experience preferred
• BC General Surgery (or recently trained , sitting for exam) - Bronchoscopy, Breast Care, Bariatric or Wound Care Interest Preferred