Surgery - General Physician

General Surgeon opening in Minnesota's West Central Lakes CountryLocated in Fergus Falls, MNFull Time, PermanentH1 visa candidates welcome to applyThis established practice includes general, colorectal, laparoscopic, breast, wound care, endoscopy and colonoscopy services but also welcomes growth opportunities for new services.Healthcare system is currently seeking a full-time General Surgeon to join their team of 2 full-time & 1 part-time surgeon due to an upcoming retirement.OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:Trauma level 3 hospital with nearest level 1 trauma center 1 hour away2 year partnership trackReferral base draws from 7 clinics, and a primary service area supporting a population of 70,0001:3 on-call, with potential for 1:4 on-call for weekend coverageED staffed by employed ER boarded physician 24/7, Hospitalist coverage 24/7, & full anesthesia teamIn-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical OncologyCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:Full benefits including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, group health insurance, disability insurance (short and long term), & full malpractice insurance6 weeks of paid time offSign-on bonus & relocation reimbursementPaid professional dues, licensing, and professional memberships; annual CME allowanceGuaranteed annual salary for the first 2 years of employment with opportunity for additional income based on production hours workedWHY PRACTICE HERE?Minnesota has consistently been awarded the best state in the United States to practice medicineOur practice is independent, & operated by a physician board of directors which allows our providers to practice in a manner they see fit for their patients.ABOUT FERGUS FALLS:Fergus Falls is approximately 170 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 25 miles east of the North Dakota border. Our community is well known for the lake country beauty, wooded hills, and rolling farmland. The city of Fergus Falls is the county seat of Otter Tail County, which is home to more than 1,000 lakes within the region. Within the city limits, there are 5 lakes, 17 park and recreational areas, and an 18-hole public golf course. The community offers wonderful museums, a nature learning center, historic buildings, a performing arts center, a world class horse arena, and the natural beauty of trails and prairie. The paved, 135 mile long Central Lakes Trail begins in our community and ends in St. Joseph, MN where many enjoy biking, walking, jogging, in-line skating, or snowmobiling in the winter.We are conveniently located:60 miles from Fargo, ND metro area (Hector International Airport)177 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area (MSP International Airport)