Physician - Surgery - General needed in Brattleboro, VT

Job description

Job Description:
The General Surgeon will:

Provide comprehensive surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings
Perform common general surgical procedures including:
1. Hernia repair
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Endoscopy
4. Appendectomy
5. Management of small bowel obstruction
6. Colorectal surgery
7. Skin and soft tissue surgical procedures

-Deliver evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds within the multidisciplinary Wound Clinic model
-Provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of surgical conditions
-Exercise advanced operative skills and strong clinical judgment
-Collaborate closely with:
1. Anesthesiologists
2. CRNAs
3. Physician Assistants
4. Perioperative and peri-anesthesia teams
5. Emergency Department clinicians
6. Hospitalists
7. Wound Clinic team

-Educate patients and families regarding:
1. Surgical procedures
2. Risks and benefits
3. Post-operative care plans

-Review diagnostic test results and address abnormalities
-Offer surgical input for:
1. Palliative care
2. Pain management
3. End-of-life decision support

-Participate in departmental meetings
-Engage in ongoing professional development and training activities
-Maintain compliance with OSHA Category I standards (bloodborne pathogen precautions)

Compensation and Benefits:
-Base Salary: $285,000 – $320,000 annually
-Determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness
-Additional productivity-based monetary incentives
-Compensation structured in compliance with Vermont Act 15

Additional Highlights:
-Full-time employed position
-At-will employment
-Equal Employment Opportunity employer
-ADA-compliant workplace with reasonable accommodation available

• Generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (practice-dependent)