General Surgeon

Description

Newly posted position for a full-time General Surgeon to join PeaceHealth Medical Group at St. John Medical Center, a 346-bed Level III trauma center in Longview, Washington.

Centered on three rivers and the I-5 corridor, you are a short jaunt away from the Portland Metro area, driving distance from the beach, and just minutes from scenic Pacific Northwest nature. Enjoy working in a highly collegial environment with caring colleagues.

 Why you’ll love the practice:

• Join 2 full-time general surgeons, 2 Trauma/ACS only + 4 per diem surgeons + 2 PAs.
• General Surgery practice includes Trauma/ACS
• Davinci Xi robot
• Exceptional anesthesia support with our employed team
• 6 fully staffed ORs
• Large catchment area
• Epic EMR

 We value clinicians and support them through our New Clinician Education Program, Practice Experience Program, Vital Work Life Clinician Well-being Program with a dedicated Wellness Medical Director, and more. 

 Why you’ll love Southwest Washington:

• Clinicians are deeply integrated with the community and have a have a strong desire to care for their neighbors.
• Forbes magazine listed Longview as one of the prettiest towns in America due to its proximity to the Columbia River and Mount St. Helens and beautiful local parks.
• Outdoor lovers will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood, Mount Ranier, as well the never-ending outdoor recreational options in the Pacific Northwest.
• Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population over 57,000.
• Affordable, brand-new housing well below the prices of the nearby metros.
• Longview was founded along the Columbia River which supports the thriving lumber and marine industries that still exist here today.
• Washington State has no state income tax.

 Hospital Highlights:

• PeaceHealth St. John Medical Centeris a 346-bed hospital with Level III trauma center.
• Recognized with a Beacon Award for critical care outcomes.
• Our 250 physicians and clinicians are deeply integrated with the community and have a have a strong desire to care for their neighbors.
• The area’s sole community hospital, providing dozens of medical specialty services including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, critical care, interventional radiology, birthing and women’s services. 
• Service area for this community is over 110,000 including patients who travel for care from the Washington coast and as far as southern Olympia.

 Benefits:

• Integrated physician-led medical group with over 1,300 active medical providers with most specialty services represented
• Guaranteed first year income: $495,580
• Employment bonus and relocation allotment
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage and wellness program
• CME reimbursement
• Competitive retirement plan options
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Education loan reimbursement for those who qualify

Reach out to learn more about this opportunity and the PeaceHealth Difference! 

Brian Rasmussen, Physician & Clinician Recruiter
brasmussen@peacehealth.org

Qualifications

Education

• U.S. Accredited School of Medicine Required

• Required:  completion of U.S. Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty

Credentials

• Required : Licensed to practice as a physician in the State, and board certified or board eligible and

• Required : Drug Enforcement Admin Federal Number and

• Required : CPR, BLS, ACLS 

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