Colorectal Surgeon at Veterans Health in Arkansas

Health System Highlights: Our 551 bed Central Arkansas VA is among the nation’s most complex. Equipped with a full range of medical, surgical, and ancillary support you will provide the highest levels of interdisciplinary care. Every member of our team works towards one unified goal, to provide the best patient care for our Veterans! Join our 7 Surgeons, 3 APN’s and 1 LPN and together lead our Surgical program to greater heights than ever before.

Community Highlights: Known as the Natural State, Arkansas is actually #1 all of USA nation for 2 years in a row in inbound moves. People love Arkansas! Little Rock is the capital city located in Central Arkansas and boasts the best of urban, suburban, and rural life. Arkansans enjoy their weekends exploring the city’s attractions, festivals, and events. We also adventure through the hundreds of amazing outdoor activities throughout the area.

With a National Airport reachable in a 15-minute drive, Little Rock is also a great place to live while also exploring the nation.

Work Load:

• 5 x 8 hours shifts or, 4 x10 hour shifts
• 1-2 days per week in clinic, 8-12 patients per day.
• 2-3 days per week in the surgical center with 2-4 cases per day
• Inpatient consult rotations, if needed.
• 8-10 days per month of very light consult call coverage.
• Support from a full hospitalist team and residents

Comp & Benefits:

• Potential starting base salary range: $375,000 - $400,000
• Yearly financial incentives range: $25,000 - $75,000
• 50+ Total paid days off per year
• Freedom to moonlight at other facilities.
• Relocation reimbursement offered.
• No need for Malpractice.
• The best health and life insurance benefits in the country
• Retirement pension, investment savings plan, and health benefits eligible after 5 years of employment.
• Immigration Sponsorship if needed.
• Potential Academic Appointment, based on service, CV, and references.

Requirements:

• At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures
• An MD or DO from an ACGME accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.
• Completion of Residency Training.
• Board Eligible in General and Colorectal Surgery
• Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Non-ACGME residencies: must provide ECFMG and proof of 5 years residency, fellowship, and/or relevant practice experience in the USA in the field you are applying.

Preferences :

• U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.
• Board Certified in General and Colorectal Surgery
• Resident and Fellows Teaching experience
• Most recent past 3 years providing Colorectal surgical services in the United States; in practice or in residency/fellowship.

Hiring Process (as quickly as 6-14 weeks)