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General Surgeon
USD 425k-525k / year
Posted on Jun 16, 2026
General Surgeon
Department: MG - SPEC - GENERAL SURGERY
Job Summary
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated General Surgeon Core Faculty member to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in resident education, foster a conducive learning environment, possess the skills and commitment to fulfill their teaching and supervisory roles, while still delivering safe, high quality patient centered care. This role offers the opportunity to advance surgical education through teaching, mentorship, and program development, while maintaining a strong clinical presence.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Full time position
- Shared Call
- EPIC EMR
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Academic Institution
- Core Faculty appointment
- Diverse Patient Population
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Skills to provide the required clinical care, including outpatient medicine for all ages.
- Experience in family medicine teaching and curriculum design.
- Ability to bridge between supervision of clinical activities and teaching in the clinical learning environment, through: developing teacher-learner relationships with residents, crafting a supportive learning environment through expressed enthusiasm, approachability, and respect for residents and all members of the healthcare team; providing point-of-care teaching tailored to the resident and patient scenario; directing residents to appropriate resources; assessing residents and providing timely feedback; role modeling excellence in patient-centered care, communication, reflective practice, and professionalism.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development through seeking additional training and/or participating in scholarly work.
- Demonstrates a commitment to vulnerable populations in current or prior clinical care activities.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted NYS Medical License and DEA license.
- Board Certification or Eligible with the American Board of Family Medicine.
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 96955
Department MG - SPEC - GENERAL SURGERY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $425,000-$525,000
Nearest Major Market: Utica