Oncologic/General Surgeon

Company: Benefis Health System
Location: Great Falls
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Oncologic/General Surgeon
Great Falls Surgical Associates, in partnership with Benefis Health System, a large level II trauma center, located in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a BE/BC Oncologic Surgeon to take over for a surgeon departing in October.
Position Details:

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• Oncologic cases include: esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and peritoneal surface malignancy
  
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  • Lower percentage of breast and colorectal surgeries as established surgeons currently enjoy these cases
    
    
    
  • Only oncologic surgery practice in the community / catchment area
    
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    • Current departing oncologic surgeon does 1 major oncology surgery each week and there is additional opportunity to expand business based on desire to collaborate with medical teams in the region.
      
    • Well attended weekly tumor board 2x per week at Benefis Regional Cancer Institute
      
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      • PET scan and Varian Edge technology available
        
        
        
      • Expected to participate in acute care call of 1:5
        
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        • Must be experienced in trauma and acute care surgery, as Benefis is a level II trauma center.
          
          
          
          
          
          Employment Details:
          
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          • Would join Great Falls Surgical Associates, a long standing, single specialty, private general surgery group practice of 4 physicians servicing all surgeries in our catchment area of 275,000 people - North Central MT
            
          • Salary guarantee for one year, with the opportunity of partnership after 12-18 months offering comprehensive benefits if you elect private practice
            
            Hospital/Trauma Center Details:
            
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            • 10 ORs + Cysto Suite, 2 DaVinci Robots
              
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              • Dedicated OR nurses, surg techs, 1st assist, robotic teams etc.
                
                
                
              • 350 acute care beds staffed by robust team of hospitalists
                
              • 33 bed Emergency Department averaging approximately 30,000 visits per year with a 33% admission rate
                
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                • air ambulance program (fixed wing jet and helicopter) averaging over 1300 flights annually
                  
                  
                  
                • 21 bed ICU staffed 24/7 with critical care intensivists
                  
                • Specialty support includes: Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiovascular, ENT, Plastics, GYN, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, a Regional Cancer Institute, a Heart and Vascular Institute, and more!
                  
                  Community Information Great Falls has a city population of 60,000, with a draw of over 275,000 people in north central Montana. We experience mild winters and enjoy blue skies over 300 days per year. Great Falls is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, with nationally ranked public schools and an average commute of under 12 minutes, making the quality of life in Great Falls unsurpassed in the Rocky Mountain West. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, runs through the middle of town. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, water & snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, white-water kayaking, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting.
                  Benefis Health System This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle. While enjoying the last best place, you'll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state's most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 330 members on medical staff representing 40 specialties. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment and one of the Best Places To Work in Healthcare 6 years in a row 2014 - 2019!
                  Submit your CV today to learn more Erica Martin, Provider Recruiter,
                  

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