Physician - Colorectal Surgery

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.



 Visas Accepted

N/A

 Specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery

 Practice Details

• Sanford Health has an opening for a Fellowship trained Colorectal Surgeon to join its
• Surgery Department in Fargo, North Dakota. Experienced candidates preferred but new
• graduates are welcome to apply.

• •Join a group of 3 colorectal surgeons and 16 other surgeons with expertise in breast surgery, bariatric surgery, oncology surgery, general surgery and trauma and acute care surgery
• •23 exam rooms, 3 clinic procedure rooms and 2 proctology exam rooms
• •DaVinci XI and DV5 robot available
• •Practice consists of clinic, operating room, and endoscopy suite
• •Teaching of surgical residents and medical students through the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

 Community Description

As a thriving city with a small-town feel, Fargo and the adjacent metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Fargo balances quality of life and a low cost of living with a safe, picturesque environment. A variety of schools and universities, a vibrant business community and a robust downtown are just a few reasons why people love to call the Fargo area home.

 Job Description

A physician who specializes in invasive procedures in the colon and rectal areas, as well as general operations on the lower digestive tract.

 Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree

Successful completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency followed by a fellowship in Colon & Rectal Surgery

Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually.

Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices.

Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

 Compensation

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

• Competitive compensation package includes:
• •Compensation floor of $532,080 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
• •In addition, a $100,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 3 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details

 Recruiter Information

Jenna Berlinger, Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (701) 2346510 or Email: [email protected]

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.