Surgery - General Physician

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Job description

Job ID: 10672
Practice Details

• Currently seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon
• Schedule can be either be full time or part time depending upon the candidate's needs
• The ideal candidate will have a broad-based traditional general surgery background
• Our procedures include all abdominal, all breast, some endocrine, and minimal trauma
• Our cases can be broadly described as bread and butter
• Laparoscopic skills required
• Thoracic surgical skills preferred
• Minimally Invasive Fellowship trained is also preferred.
• Call is (1:3), and you will be joining a practice with 2 other surgeons with RN and MA support
• Has ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsies, as well as breast MR on-site.

About Employer

• This progressive, 99-bed acute care facility is located in the heart of the Sauk Valley, in Northern Illinois, approximately 2 hours from Chicago.
• 68 physicians in 35 areas of medicine.
• Since opening in 1909, this medical center has consistently received high ratings for delivering quality care, positive public awareness, safety, and high patient satisfaction to a catchment area of 56,000+.

Recruiter's Insight

Starting Salary is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Positions Located In Chicago, IL, Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less In This Community Provides You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To Build Your Dream Home, Pay Down Your Student Loans And Retire Early.

The Income Potential Is Greater Than Most With The Opportunity To Earn In The Top 90th%Tile In The US.

With Average Home Pricing Settled At $129,969 And Where A Desirable 3456 Square Ft. 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Sold For $225,000 Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.

The Community Is Welcoming To New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another.

This Employer Is Committed To Its Doctors And The Entire Employee Staff And Enjoys Long Term Retention Of Its Key Physician Personnel Due To Exceptional Compensation And Quality Of Life Provided By The Community.

Closest Major City

• 107 miles to Chicago, IL
• 126 miles to Milwaukee, WI
• 220 miles to Saint Louis, MO

Colleges and Universities

• Ashford University (about 27 miles; Clinton, IA; Full-time enrollment: 73,330)
• Kishwaukee College (about 44 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
• Black Hawk College (about 45 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
• Illinois Valley Community College (about 46 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
• Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
• Northern Illinois University (about 49 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)

Recreation

• The City of Sterling maintains seven parks in addition to the parks operated by the Sterling Park District. These are neighborhood parks located throughout the community.
• Sterling is within one of the best Park Districts in the State. The Sterling Park District offers a variety of recreational opportunities in addition to the City parks
• The Dillon Home Property functions primarily as a museum but weddings can also be hosted on the grounds.

Shopping

• The Northland mall has many stores for all ages to shop at.
• There are many other shops located through out Sterling.

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