Description:

General Surgeon - Legacy Medical Group, Portland Oregon

Position:

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, part of the Legacy Health system, is actively recruiting for a general surgeon to join our team.  The well-established practice currently includes 3 general surgeons. The candidate will have comfort in all aspects of all general surgery. In addition, experience or fellowship training in hernia and complex abdominal wall reconstruction is preferred. The candidate must also have experience with open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques. The candidate will be expected take acute care surgery call, supporting our emergency department and system wide transfer center. No trauma coverage is required.

Selected candidate must be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the group. Our surgeons interact regularly with multiple surgical and non-surgical subspecialties as well as the hospitalist service and outpatient Primary Care.  Good Samaritan Hospital shares and academic affiliation with Oregon Health and Science University, serving as a community site for the General Surgery Residency Program. Candidate will be expected to participate in clinical education. No research is required. 

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more.

The Greater Portland Area is a sophisticated region offering diverse cultural activities and communities that appeal to a wide variety of needs and tastes. Beautiful parks and more biking paths per mile than any city in the US, promote an active and healthy lifestyle. The temperate four seasons, spectacular surroundings of the Columbia River Gorge and majestic Cascade Mountains, as well as close-proximity to ocean beaches and long skiing seasons make this an opportunity for both professional satisfaction and a wonderful lifestyle.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a general surgery residency program, be board certified / eligible by the American Board of Surgery and possess an active ACLS. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities. For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown at FOBROWN@LHS.ORG