General Surgeon

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our General Surgeon, you will join Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada, a multi-specialty medical group aligned with Dignity Health. You will play a pivotal role in establishing and growing a general surgery program in Grass Valley, CA, providing both hospital call coverage and building a thriving elective practice within this beautiful Nevada County community.

You will provide expert surgical care, with a typical schedule encompassing two clinic days and two operating room days per week, and 8-14 call days per month. This exciting opportunity allows you to have block time at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH) and access to a surgery center. You'll contribute to a growing multi-specialty group that is part of Dignity Health, the largest hospital provider in California, in a location known for its excellent schools, affordable real estate, and abundant outdoor recreation, with easy access to major metropolitan areas and natural attractions.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon with a passion for building a program from scratch, strong surgical skills, and a commitment to serving a dynamic community while actively contributing to a leading healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive general surgical care, including both elective and emergent procedures.
• Manage a flexible schedule of clinic and operating room days.
• Participate in hospital call coverage (8-14 days per month).
• Actively contribute to developing and expanding the general surgery program.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Salary Guarantee: $414,000 - $513,000/year, plus call pay and productivity incentive.
• Signing Incentive up to $40,000.
• Relocation Incentive up to $20,000.
• 8 weeks of time off per year, plus CME reimbursement and paid malpractice.
• Robust benefits package including group-paid medical and dental insurance options (with HSA contribution) and a significant company 401k match/contribution of up to 11% of salary.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Active and eligible medical license in the state of California
• Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills