General Surgeon/ Bariatrics

Overview:
Seeking a board-certified Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgeonto join a multidisciplinary surgery group and practice within a high-quality, MBSAQIP-accredited bariatric surgery program in the community setting. The successful candidate will be expected to perform a range of minimally invasive and metabolic/bariatric surgical procedures, contribute to clinical quality initiatives, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operative and non-operative care for patients with metabolic disease and obesity, focusing on bariatric procedures (laparoscopic and/or robotic).
• Actively participate in a structured, comprehensive bariatric program which includes medical weight loss and nutrition services.
• Perform general minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery as needed within the department.
• Adhere to MBSAQIP clinical pathways, quality initiatives, and data reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in surgery, medicine, nutrition, and nursing to advance bariatric and general surgical care.
• Attend and participate in bariatric program quality meetings at the hospital, regional, or national level.
• Participate in general surgery call coverage in accordance with departmental needs.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency
• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Illinois
• Eligible for core privileges in general surgery, including gastrointestinal and advanced laparoscopic/robotic procedures.
• Fellowship training in bariatric or advanced minimally invasive surgery (accredited by the Fellowship Council).
• Active or prior participation in a structured bariatric program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Robotic surgery experience and eligibility for robotic privileges under the hospital's Robotic Surgery Committee
• Demonstrated participation in MBSAQIP or equivalent national/regional quality improvement programs
• Completion of at least 8 hours of CME annually focused on bariatric/metabolic surgery

Position Highlights:

• Position: Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon/ Bariatrics, fellowship trained

• Location: Elmhurst/Naperville, IL
• Full Time - direct medical services for 40 hours per week, 46 weeks per year for full-time status (pro-rated for part-time status). (hours and flexible work schedules)
• 2 - year guarantee from $322,645-$585,998. The pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR
• Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

Benefits and more:

• Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
• 457 (b) plan with 1% to 100% on a pre-tax basis, beyond the 401 (k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid medical liability insurance
• CME allowance

About Endeavor Health

We are the third largest health system in Illinois with nine hospitals, nearly 2,400 beds, 27,000 team members and more than 6,000 best-in-class physicians and more than 300 local ambulatory locations. We serve an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties - stretching 69 miles - from Lake County to Will County.

What you will need:

• MD Medicine Required
• Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required