General Surgery Opening in Springfield, VT
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
Springfield, Vermont, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
8/16/24
**General Surgery Position - Springfield, VT**
Albany, NY 95m; Boston, MA 130m
**Position Details**
- 4-day work week, Monday-Thursday + On call
- Weekend Requirements: If working the weekend call, provider gets Thursday off, and works Fri, Sat, Sun
- Day shift
- On Call Requirements: Manageable and will fluctuate; 10 days per month. Additional compensation if more than 10 days
**Position Requirements**
- Board Eligible (within 5 years) or Board Certified in General Surgery
- Vermont license (or willing to obtain)
- DEA (or willing to obtain)
- ATLS (or willing to obtain)
- 1+ year of employment experience as a General Surgeon
- 1-hour response time to hospital when on call, 15 mins response to a page
- Quick start preferred
Certification Requirements:
- ATLS
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- DEA
**Facility Details**
Not-for-profit, critical access hospital located in Springfield, VT, serving communities in Windsor, Windham, and portions of Bennington counties, Vermont, and parts of Sullivan and Cheshire counties in New Hampshire. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care, 24-hour emergency care, adult day care, and a broad array of special care services. Inpatient mental health services are available at The Windham Center in Bellows Falls, VT. Collaborates with a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing various services including primary and pediatric care, dental, behavioral health, eye care, lifestyle medicine, and more. The hospital also participates in OneCare Vermont.
**Community Details**
Springfield is nestled in the Connecticut River Valley, offering a short drive to lakes, mountains, and the ocean. The area provides an abundance of activities such as hiking, skiing, biking, walking, sunbathing, sailing, or simply relaxing. Springfield is located on Vermonts eastern side, on the banks of the Black and Connecticut rivers, known for its tool and telescope manufacturing history. Nearby attractions include the stone towns of Grafton and Chester, home to historic inns and the Stone Village Historic District. Larger cities like Boston are less than a 3-hour drive away, providing further exploration opportunities