Surgery-General job located in Valparaiso, Indiana

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Practice Details

• Looking for a General Surgeon to join our team, offering a full scope of bread & butter general surgery. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to balance a fulfilling surgical practice with an excellent quality of life. 
• Robotics:2 daVinci XI robots available
• Schedule:Flexible clinic/OR schedule averaging 2 days in the clinic and 3 in the OR, or a combination thereof
• Clinic Procedures Include:Hemorrhoid banding, I&D, pilonidal cysts, lipoma removals
• Team Collaboration:Work alongside hospitalist and intensivist teams
• Additional Opportunities:GI screening and diagnostic endoscopy available
• Current Team:Join a group of 3-4 general surgeons
• Support Staff:Strong office support to maximize efficiency
• Referral Base:Access to a robust employed primary care network

Community Details

• Valparaiso is located approximately 50 miles east of Chicago with easy access to Interstate 94, Interstate 80, and Interstate 90 and Interstate 65 via Indiana Bypass 49 and U.S. Highway 30.
• The amenities of the City of Valparaiso include the nationally acclaimed Valparaiso University, which has repeatedly been rated a top university in the Midwest.
• The Valparaiso Community School system also is rated one of the best.
• Notre Dame, Purdue, and Indiana University campuses are close by.
• The city also offers competitive outpatient health care, up-to-date hospital facilities, and an outstanding system of local parks with programs for all ages.
• Just 20 minutes to the north of the city is Lake Michigan, with state and national parks and passenger service via train to Chicago and South Bend.

Compensation Details

• Competitive base salary with incentive opportunities
• Quality incentive program
• Education loan assistance and residency stipend
• Commencement bonus
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
• 401K with match
• CME allowance

Top Five Things to Do

1. Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
2. Chapel of the Resurrection
3. Memorial Opera House
4. Brauer Museum of Art Center for the Arts
5. Chicago Street Theatre