Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking an experienced General Surgeon with academic leadership experience to lead our General Surgery Residency Program, which launched in 2022. You will also join our hospital-based group of general surgeons and contribute to the growth of our trauma program as we scale from Level III to Level II Trauma designation.
Position Highlights:
- Leadership Role: Oversee the General Surgery Residency Program and play a key role in surgical education.
- Clinical Practice: Participate in general surgery, trauma call, and develop your own special interests.
- Growing Trauma Center: Work at Bayhealth Kent Campus, where the ED sees 50,000+ visits per year.
- Robust Support: Collaborate with specialists in Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, and Radiology.
Why Bayhealth?
- Leading Health System: Largest health system in central and southern Delaware.
- Growing Teaching Institution: Multiple GME programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Hematology/Oncology Fellowships.
- Penn Medicine Affiliation: Collaborations in Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Neurosciences. Member of the Penn Cancer Network.
- Ideal Location:
- Less than 2 hours to Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.
- Less than an hour to Delaware's stunning beaches.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary + wRVU + quality incentives
- Signing bonus
- Malpractice insurance (fully covered)
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Matching 401K/403b retirement plans
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Area:
Dover offers a high quality of life with access to major metropolitan areas while enjoying affordable living and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Delaware's tax advantages make this an attractive location for physicians.