General Surgery opening in: Berlin, NH
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Berlin, New Hampshire, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/15/24
**General Surgery Opening in Berlin, NH**
-Full Time & Permanent Position (4.0 or 4.5 days/week).
-Prefer candidates have prior experience (at least 2-5 years) in broad spectrum of general surgery and endoscopy.
**Responsibilities**
Offers the broad scope of practice of a typical rural, community surgeon. Provides office-based general surgery services to new and established patients of all ages, including initial consultation for common general surgery concerns, performance of minor procedures, education and counseling of patients and families, ordering diagnostic tests, referral to related other specialties within and at tertiary care centers, and communication with PCPs. Clinical support is provided by a medical assistant.
*Most commonly diagnoses encountered are:
-Hernias (inguinal and umbilical).
-GERD and related symptoms.
-Rectal bleeding.
-Gallbladder disease.
-Colon polyps or screening for colon cancer.
-Hemorrhoids.
-Sebaceous cyst.
-Dysphagia.
-Breast Conditions.
-Diverticulitis.
-Skin lesions (including cancers).
-Provides operative (open and laparoscopic) and endoscopic procedures.
**Job Information:**
-Mondays: Office
-Tuesdays: OR
-Wednesdays: Office
-Thursdays: Office
-Fridays: Office (half day) or off
-Appointment durations are typically: 15 minutes for established patients, 30 minutes for new patients and 30 to 45 minutes for office-based procedure.
-Typical productivity (based on usual mix of new and established patients) will be 12 to 18 patients per day. In general, 2 to 4 new patients per day.
-10 days/month (includes one weekend a month).
-EMR: Meditech Expanse.
**Compensation & Benefits:**
-Vacation, 5 weeks per year
-5 sick days, 6 holidays per year
-CME, 2 weeks per year, plus $4,500 CME funds
-Base salary $419,993 for 0.89 FTE (includes 10 days of call), PLUS: wRVU compensation, Good Citizenship bonus up to $15,000 per year ($13,200 for 0.89 FTE)
-Commencement bonus
-Relocation funds/reimbursement
-Insurances: health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life.
-Retirement plans
-Professional liability coverage with tail