General Surgeon
Columbia Memorial Hospital is located in the upper Hudson Valley region of Upstate New York, 2 hours north of NY City and 45 minutes south of Albany, NY. It is a 192-bed facility with 42 outpatient Care Centers whose philosophy is “Patients First,” emphasizing safety and quality in patient care. The area offers the best in/outdoor activities year-round as well as an extensive array of cultural and artistic venues.
We offer numerous opportunities for our Medical Staff to work in a progressive healthcare system whose range of services includes a substantial primary care network, multiple subspecialties and all ancillary services in multiple locations to assist in the treatment of your patients.
Job Description:
Summary/Objective: CMH is seeking a skilled and compassionate General Surgeon to join our dedicated surgical team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care to patients across a broad spectrum of general surgery procedures in a supportive, rural community-focused hospital environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and a balanced lifestyle in a community setting.
- Perform a wide range of general surgical procedures, including but not limited to: appendectomies, hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and bowel surgeries.
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency surgical coverage.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of surgical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with hospital staff, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and other physicians, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care, including follow-up visits and coordination of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and continuing medical education.
Setting Type (in or outpatient, or both): Outpatient
Facility Description: 192-bed rural community hospital
Other Staff (MDs, NP/PAs, MAs): 3 general surgeons, 3 gynecologic surgeons, 2 full-time surgical PAs and one first assist nurse practitioner.
Patients Per Day: To be determined.
Hours: 40 hours a week
Call: Call responsibilities are 1/3 on a rotating basis for emergent OR cases only.
Reason for Recruitment: Retirement
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hospital-employed status
- Negotiable salary; guaranteed base with an incentive package
- Benefits include occurrence malpractice, individual and family health care insurance, CME/professional dues, paid time off, disability coverage, retirement plans, and more.
Columbia Memorial Hospital, a not-for-profit organization, employs over 200 physicians, NPs, PAs, and CNMs on our three campuses in Hudson, Valatie, and Catskill, New York.
We offer the opportunity to be involved in outside activities, to pursue educational opportunities, and to be a mentor for others.
General Surgeon compensation will range between $380,000 and $570,000 based on experience. Additional compensation will be paid through a productivity-based incentive program.