General Surgeon

Position Announcement – General Surgeon

Classification: Exempt Date Approved: 9/2025

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer Travel: Limited, local only

Supervisory Duties: Yes

ABOUT TETON VALLEY HEALTH CARE

Teton Valley Health Care (TVHC) is a patient-focused, community-based critical access hospital serving eastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and southern Montana. We provide exceptional healthcare with personalized attention, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

WHY JOIN TETON VALLEY HEALTH CARE?

At TVHC, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to practice broad-based general surgery in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Located in the heart of the Teton Mountains, Driggs offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The General Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, operative and non-operative management, and follow-up of surgical conditions. This position plays a key role in supporting the hospital’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The following statements are intended to describe the major functions of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.

· Perform a full range of general surgical procedures.

· Participate in shared call coverage for surgical emergencies.

· Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care.

· Provide preoperative and postoperative consultations, education, and follow-up.

· Document all patient encounters and procedures in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.

· Maintain compliance with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory standards.

· Engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in peer review processes.

· Serve as an advocate for patient safety and community health education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.

· Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery (American Board of Surgery).

· Current, unrestricted Idaho medical license (or eligibility to obtain).

· Current DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification.

· Minimum 2 years of post-residency experience preferred (new graduates considered).

· Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Full-time position with a combination of scheduled surgical cases, outpatient clinic, and shared call responsibilities.

· Supportive nursing and anesthesia teams, with access to modern OR suites and advanced imaging.

· Rural, patient-centered practice with opportunities for meaningful community engagement.

MISSION STATEMENT

Improve the health of our community through exceptional quality, patient focused care.

EEO STATEMENT

TVHC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TVHC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment or any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of TVHC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.

· Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery (American Board of Surgery).

· Current, unrestricted Idaho medical license (or eligibility to obtain).

· Current DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification.

· Minimum 2 years of post-residency experience preferred (new graduates considered).

· Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.