Colon & Rectal Surgery Opening in Knoxville, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Colo/Rectal
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/27/24
**Colon & Rectal Surgery opportunity in Knoxville, TN**
- 150 miles from Nashville, TN
**About this Opportunity**
- Seeking a fellowship-trained Colon and Rectal Surgeon to join our well-established team of thirty-two surgeons
- Colon and rectal surgery fellowship is required.
- Premiers thirty-two physicians comprise the areas largest private, independent surgical group, providing services at four of the areas five hospitals.
- Joining a well-established surgical specialty practice with 6 surgeons (three surgical oncologists, a colorectal surgeon, a MIS foregut specialist, and a surgicalist)
- A large established outpatient referral base. (will be joining for 1:7 call coverage)
- Depending on training and interest, surgical opportunities include a wide range of colon and rectal pathology from simple anorectal surgery to complex abdominal surgery.
- Also, our surgery center supports efficient outpatient anorectal surgery opportunity.
- The facility currently has a robust robotic surgery program as well with 3 Da Vinci Xi robots with plans for further expansion of robotic program.
- Supported by a full-time surgicalist program reducing call burden and clinic interruptions.
- Multiple tumor conferences each month across the system.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
- Competitive salary, partnership track, group health, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits, sign-on bonus.
- Annual CME allowance, relocation package
- Growth and leadership opportunities
**About the Group**
Regions top performing healthcare network. Headquartered in Knoxville, we are a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine acute-care hospitals, one behavioral health hospital, and the areas fastest growing physician practice division. Our specialized services include the regions largest cancer network and renowned Rehabilitation Center, dedicated to helping those recover from debilitating strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
**About Knoxville, TN**
Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Located on the TN River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is home to a vibrant downtown area, anchored by wonderful local restaurants and boutiques. Revitalized, historic neighborhoods dot the downtown landscape.
- Cost of living 15% below the nation average
- No state income tax
- Excellent public school, most ranking in the list of top ten schools statewide
- Private K-12 schools (including Christian, Catholic, and Montessori), University of TN, and numerous
community colleges and technical program.