Academic Colorectal Surgeon Needed – Jefferson Health, Center City Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health is seeking an experienced Colorectal Surgeon to join a collegial, well-established Academic practice at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. Our team offers the full range of Colorectal surgical services. We are engaged in medical student, general surgery resident as well as colorectal fellowship education; and we are actively involved in research and clinical trials. This is an opportunity to replace a 4th colorectal surgeon in a busy clinical academic practice. The appointment will be at the Assistant/Associate or Full professor level, dependent on qualifications. Candidates with a proven track record of academic achievement will be prioritized. The program provides comprehensive colorectal care, participates extensively in medical student, resident, and fellow training, and maintains a strong commitment to research and clinical innovation.

Requirements

• Board Certification/Eligibility (American board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
• Active DEA license
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience post-fellowship
• Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team
• Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical conduct of practice
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and effective conflict resolution skills
• Patient focused and committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care and service to all patients
• Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a proven track record of academic achievement will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive colorectal care.
• Participate extensively in medical student, resident, and fellow training.
• Engage in research and clinical trials.
• Perform minimally invasive surgery (MIS) including laparoscopic, robotic, and TAMIS.
• Collaborate with Gastroenterology and other subspecialists.
• Participate in General Surgery resident education.
• Participate in Colorectal Surgery fellowship program.
• Conduct weekly colorectal tumor board/educational conferences.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level