Surgery - General Physician

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Stockton
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Patient Care : Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Procedures: Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures; provide pre-operative and post-operative care for patients.
• Communication : Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Team Collaboration : Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement : Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance : Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning : Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training. Qualifications
  • A valid and unrestricted California medical license
  • Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
  • Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program Overview
    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton is a multi-specialty group that is a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation. We are aligned with Dignity Health, the largest hospital system in California. We are in need of a General Orthopedist who has experience or interest in building a program. Our affiliate hospital, St. Joseph's Medical Center, earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, for Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee Certification. The incoming surgeon should anticipate a robust practice of bread and butter orthopedics cases. Upper and Lower extremity orthopedists who also enjoy general orthopedic surgeries are encouraged to apply. This is not a Sports Medicine opportunity .
    
    One Community. One Mission. One California
    
    Opportunity Highlights:
    • Join tenured, well respected medical Group
    • Dedicated MA to support your practice
    • Shared call with community based surgeons (1:7)
    • Access to Mako Robotic-Arm
    • Aligned with St. Joseph's Medical Center; the largest hospital in San Joaquin County
    • Good work-life balance: one clinic, one hospital
    • Affordable real estate, excellent school options (public, private, charter, faith-based)
    • Proximity to San Francisco, Napa, Monterey and Lake Tahoe
    • Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
      • Compensation Range: $650,000 - $675,000
      • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and CME allowance
      • Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Incentives Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.
        
        Community Highlights:
        
        Tree-shaded streets, beautiful parks, sports, challenging golf courses, after-school playgrounds, and arts await you and your family in California's Central Valley. Stockton is one of California's fastest growing communities, with a dynamic, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population of over 380,000. Stockton is 90 minutes from San Francisco and 50 minutes south of Sacramento. Stockton offers outstanding recreational opportunities, including a professional baseball team, an Olympic size ice rink, beautiful parks, bicycle paths and the Delta, which provides thousands of miles of waterways for water skiing, sailing and other water activities. Opportunities abound to enjoy music, theater, dance, literary events, and local opera and symphony groups. Stockton is home to several well-known institutions of higher learning, including the University of the Pacific and California State University Stanislaus-Stockton.
        
        If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of adult patients, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to join our team.
        
        Pay Range
        $312.50 - $324.51 /hour

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