Colorectal Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Joining a group of 4 general surgeons to become the subject area expert for surgical diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus.
• Inpatient and outpatient management of the spectrum of colon and rectal surgical conditions and on-call general surgery.
• Up to 50 clinic patients a week, more when on call.
• Outpatient call, inpatient call and surgery.
• Both in/out patient consults. 
• Full time community with teaching of medical students, and potentially rotating surgical residents.
• Procedures: Abdominal and anorectal surgery for a mixture of benign and malignant conditions.  Colonoscopy and EGD procedures.
• Call - 6 days a month sometimes more, moderate to high intensity, shared with partners, rotated daily/weekly, coverage is shared among all partners).
• Required Technical Skills: Ability to well manage with good outcomes the operative procedures of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus via open surgical, laparoscopic and robotic techniques.  Soft skills to promote an excellent patient experience and interpersonal relationships with team members and colleagues.
• Experience Level: Entry level or experienced.

• Completion of a residency in medicine and a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, in ACGME approved programs
• Current BC/BE in Colon and Rectal Surgery (American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery)
• Valid state medical license as MD or DO
• Valid DEA certificate

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time Colorectal Surgeon to join our established and growing employed practice in Prescott, AZ.

Our community – Come for the charm. Stay for the lifestyle in Prescott, AZ

Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community.

• Rich in history and charm, Prescott’s many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area
• Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros and café’s
• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes
• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year
• Home to wineries and tasting rooms
• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million
• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!
• Regional airport with daily flights to Phoenix, Las Vegas and beyond

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