What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Surgeon position at Astera Health?
Astera Health is seeking a General Surgeon with a passion to be a part of our surgical and clinical teams. We place a high value on clinical experience, cultural fit, and passion for helping our patients. Join our team and enjoy an individualized practice with flexibility and work/life balance. If you want to become an expert in your field, operate in a state-of-the-art facility, and are patient focused, then Astera Health may be the right place for you!
Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.
Scope of Practice:
- Case Mix: Appendectomies, gallbladder, hernias, excisions, breast biopsies, endoscopies, etc.
- Opportunity to incorporate surgical interests as desired
- Colon resections, cancer surgeries
- Pediatric, Bariatric, Breast
- Trauma cases are typically stabilized and transferred to CentraCare (St. Cloud), Fargo, or the Twin Cities
Schedule & Call:
- 4-day work week – anticipated 50/50 clinic/OR split
- OR block time available
- Call: Shared
Candidate parameters:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Good rapport with colleagues and collaboration with surgical team
- Opportunity to build and grow practice
For more information or questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to the Provider Recruiter, Brit-Awn Hess, at 218-632-8189 or brit-awn.hess@asterahealth.org
Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.