Physician - General Surgery
About The Position
Ascension St. Elizabeth & Mercy Hospital is looking for a General Surgery (Surgicalist) for our General Surgery department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Elizabeth & Mercy Hospital to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights: Join a well-established general surgery practice (Must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery) Full Spectrum adult general surgery Opportunity to perform screening and diagnostic endoscopy Scheduled weekly hours APC support for OR/Hospitalized patients Advanced technology including imaging, Da Vinci robotic surgical equipment (Xi and DV5) Service provides surgical coverage for hospital and ED Deliver direct patient care in emergency general surgery Inpatient general surgical care model About Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth 350-beds with employed primary, specialty and subspecialty care clinicians New 90 bed hospital tower with much of the campus undergoing recent renovations Committed to delivering high-quality, cost effective care to all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, regardless of their ability to pay Strong 24/7 Hospitalist, Emergency Care and ICU services Certified stroke and chest pain center - Level III trauma center About Ascension, Fox Valley - Oshkosh, Mercy Hospital As a member of Ascension-Fox Valley, Mercy Campus Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) is a critical care hospital with advanced specialty care services that provides advanced surgical care for serious life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that is right for you. Mercy Hospital proudly serves the Oshkosh community with a history of more than a century of quality care, with 150-licensed patient beds with employed primary, specialty and sub-specialty care clinicians. Committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care to all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, regardless of their ability to pay. Strong 24/7 Hospitalist, Emergency Care and ICU services. Certified stroke and chest pain center - Level III trauma center. Ascension-Mercy is a destination for specialty care - including orthopedics, heart and vascular health, cancer care, behavioral health and radiology. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus.
Requirements
- Must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
- Deliver direct patient care in emergency general surgery
- Inpatient general surgical care model
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
