Job Summary
Job Description
Seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant to work alongside three board certified general surgeons in an established practice.
- Full-time position primarily in Fergus Falls, MN with potential for occasional outreach to additional internal facilities; 36 patient contact hours/week requirement.
- Conduct physical pre-operative examinations, assess patients' medical histories, and perform relevant diagnostic tests.
- On a weekly basis, serve as a first assistant during general surgical operations and regularly support patients at the wound care center to include: suturing, removing sutures or staples, and assessing for signs of infection.
- Provide detailed pre-operative and postoperative instructions to patients ensuring they understand the procedures and recovery process.
- EPIC EMR System
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base compensation salary is guaranteed for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production volumes.
- Annual CME reimbursement & paid professional dues and memberships
- Relocation reimbursement & sign on bonus
- 7% annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan after 6 months of employment.
- Cash balance plan
- Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- 6 weeks time off per year
Why Work for Us?
- Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
- Top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive years & has been listed on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital in 2023 & 2024
- In-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, General Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology
- Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
- Our medical group is independent and operated by a physician lead board of directors
The Community:
Working in this area of west-central Minnesota offers significant geographical advantages due to its strategic location. Being approximately 60 miles from the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area provides easy access to a larger market and various resources, enhancing business opportunities. Additionally, the region is about 150 miles from the bustling Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, allowing for connectivity to a major urban center without the challenges of high costs and congestion typically found in larger cities.
The surrounding landscape, dotted with lakes and parks, contributes to a high quality of life, attracting a diverse workforce. The area's rich agricultural heritage also supports industries such as agribusiness and manufacturing, while the well-maintained transportation infrastructure, including highways and railroads, facilitates efficient logistics and distribution. Overall, this combination of accessibility, natural beauty, and economic opportunity creates a favorable environment for businesses and employees alike.