Physician - General Surgery - Acute Care Surgery

Fairview Health Services is seeking an Acute Care General Surgeon who is a Board Certified/Board Eligible to join our general surgery team located at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.

The ACS surgeon is responsible for the clinical care of patients in critical care, emergent general surgery and level 3 trauma. The Acute Care Surgeon will be responsible for the surgical needs of M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, a busy 390 bed hospital and level 3 trauma center. This includes cases such as appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstructions, bowel perforations, wounds, and Level 3 type trauma. The Acute Care Surgeon will rotate in the general surgical call pool at night, approximately 1:7. 

Key Position Details:

• Surgeon will operate at Fairview Southdale Hospital
• Rounding volumes on acute care service 15-5pts/day, 3-5 surgeries/day
• 190-200 shifts/year (mix of days, nights & weekends)
• Flexibility in scheduling shifts
• ACS clinic at FSH 2-4x/month
• Robotic experience preferred
• Opportunity for endoscopy

Practice Details:

• Join a team of 6 general surgeons
• Clinic location: Fairview Surgical Consultants – Edina (10 minutes south of Minneapolis)
• Surgical cases performed at: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Edina Specialty Surgery Center in Edina, MN.
• Admitting Hospital: M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
• Full time (1.0 FTE)
• Call Frequency: 1:7. Typically 1 day per week (5 pm-7am)
• Coverage for M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital only
• Acute care hospital coverage; cover inpatient hospital and ER patients
• Cover night and weekend call on a per FTE basis with other partners
• You will be supported by 7 excellent Advanced Practice Providers in the office and operating room

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital is a 390 bed facility with up to date surgical suites, including 3 dedicated robotic suites

Full-time access to interventional radiology, ERCP,  vascular surgical services, colorectal surgery coverage.

3 dedicated robotic surgical suites and availability for acute care robotics.

• A team of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, perioperative staff and peri anesthesia staff provide support to surgeons.
• Level 3 Trauma Center staffed 24/7 with Emergency Medicine Physicians.
• Most patients are admitted to the 24/7 Hospitalist Service.
• We have a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
• Strong primary and specialty care referral base within MHealth Fairview system. Also work closely with several independent primary care and Ob/Gyn clinics.

Community Information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edina,_Minnesota
https://www.greatermsp.org/
http://www.education.state.mn.us.
http://www.exploreminnesota.com

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME General Surgery residency program
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota
• ATLS Certification
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal flexible endoscopy training
• Formal laparoscopic surgery training
• Interest/experience in robotic surgery

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, CME, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careeers/benefits/physicianbenefits

The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills,knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Positions withthe same min/max are flat rate jobs based on 1.0 FTE. Compensation plans based on production can allow for higher pay than the range posted.