What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgery/Bariatric Surgeon position at Archway Physician Recruitment?
**General Surgery/Bariatric Surgeon**
**Location: Rapid City, SD**
• Full-time opportunity for a Board Eligible/Board Certified General Surgeon with a focus on bariatric and minimally invasive surgery
• Join a collaborative, collegial surgical team focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive work environment
• Practice within an MBSAQIP-accredited Bariatric and Metabolic Institute with plans for additional obesity medicine certification
Multidisciplinary bariatric team includes:
• Fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon
• Obesity medicine specialist (pursuing board certification)
• Dedicated psychiatrist
• Experienced advanced practice providers (APPs)
• Two registered dietitians
Work in a 417-bed regional tertiary care, Level II Trauma Center serving a five-state region
Strong general surgery division with:
• 7 trauma/acute care surgeons covering inpatient and trauma call
• Subspecialty-focused elective surgery team, including:
o Fellowship-trained bariatric/MIS surgeon
o Fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon
o Two fellowship-trained breast surgeons
o General surgeon with additional pediatric surgery training
Extensive clinical support available 24/7, including:
• Advanced GI endoscopy services
• Intensivist and hospitalist teams
• Interventional radiology
• Full spectrum of medical and surgical subspecialties
Access to modern surgical infrastructure:
• State-of-the-art endoscopy center
• Advanced operating rooms with 24/7 first assist coverage
• Robotic surgery capabilities
Opportunity to build a high-quality practice while maintaining excellent work-life balance in a growing Mountain West community
Lifestyle & Community Highlights:
• Located in a premier outdoor destination with activities such as rock climbing, skiing, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting
• Regional airport with direct daily flights to major hubs, approximately 15 minutes from downtown
• Family-friendly community with strong quality of life
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits (details provided upon inquiry)
Qualifications:
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training or equivalent experience in minimally invasive surgery and/or bariatrics required
• Additional MIS training beyond bariatric/foregut surgery is a plus but not required
**Location: Rapid City, SD**
• Full-time opportunity for a Board Eligible/Board Certified General Surgeon with a focus on bariatric and minimally invasive surgery
• Join a collaborative, collegial surgical team focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive work environment
• Practice within an MBSAQIP-accredited Bariatric and Metabolic Institute with plans for additional obesity medicine certification
Multidisciplinary bariatric team includes:
• Fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon
• Obesity medicine specialist (pursuing board certification)
• Dedicated psychiatrist
• Experienced advanced practice providers (APPs)
• Two registered dietitians
Work in a 417-bed regional tertiary care, Level II Trauma Center serving a five-state region
Strong general surgery division with:
• 7 trauma/acute care surgeons covering inpatient and trauma call
• Subspecialty-focused elective surgery team, including:
o Fellowship-trained bariatric/MIS surgeon
o Fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon
o Two fellowship-trained breast surgeons
o General surgeon with additional pediatric surgery training
Extensive clinical support available 24/7, including:
• Advanced GI endoscopy services
• Intensivist and hospitalist teams
• Interventional radiology
• Full spectrum of medical and surgical subspecialties
Access to modern surgical infrastructure:
• State-of-the-art endoscopy center
• Advanced operating rooms with 24/7 first assist coverage
• Robotic surgery capabilities
Opportunity to build a high-quality practice while maintaining excellent work-life balance in a growing Mountain West community
Lifestyle & Community Highlights:
• Located in a premier outdoor destination with activities such as rock climbing, skiing, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting
• Regional airport with direct daily flights to major hubs, approximately 15 minutes from downtown
• Family-friendly community with strong quality of life
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits (details provided upon inquiry)
Qualifications:
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training or equivalent experience in minimally invasive surgery and/or bariatrics required
• Additional MIS training beyond bariatric/foregut surgery is a plus but not required