General Surgery - Willits, CA

Overview

Adventist Health Howard Memorial is actively seeking a General Surgeon in Mendocino County, CA. This represents an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in living in a family-friendly Northern California community of Willits in the Mendocino County area, north of Ukiah, CA and San Francisco.

Our general surgery practice is part of a collaborative, high-quality medical community. Physicians benefit from a supportive relationship with hospital administration, access to a well-equipped office and state-of-the-art operating rooms. We are seeking a general surgeon with comprehensive skills, including the ability to perform screening endoscopies and colonoscopies. Hospital call includes both Adventist Health Howard Memorial and Adventist Health Ukiah Valley markets.

• Amazing staff and physician support
• Receptive and collegial administrative staff
• High quality, well-trained OR staff
• Well-equipped operating rooms
• Excellent opportunity for healthy work-life balance
• Outdoor activities – hiking, biking, boating, swimming, sailing, fishing, horseback riding

Candidates must be California licensed or eligible, be board eligible or certified, and able to meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards.

Employed Model:
Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG)

Benefits including the following:

• One Year Income Guarantee
• wRVU production model post guarantee
• Multi-hospital call coverage up to 14 days per/month
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Starting Bonus
• Annual earned Metric Bonus
• Medical/dental/vision and malpractice coverage
• Cerner EHR system
• CME Allowance
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Student Loan Repayment

Wage Scale: $409,721 - $537,068

Apply to learn more about our total compensation
* and benefits!

* Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity after initial guarantee period.

AHMG is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (seasonal availability typically October-March), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health Howard Memorial is a faith-based, not-for-profit health and wellbeing organization located in Willits, California. It operates as a 25-bed critical access hospital with 337 associates and 180 medical staff members, offering key service areas including a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care, laboratory, imaging orthopedics and spine care, physical rehabilitation, surgery and retail pharmacy. Redwood Medical Clinic, located on the same property, offers primary care, orthopedics and general surgery services for the community.

The history of the hospital includes the community founding events dating back to 1925 and the charitable contributions that expanded care in the region.

Willits, CA, known as the "Gateway to the Redwoods and the Mendocino Coast," blends natural beauty with rural community life. This section outlines the climate, community, healthcare, culture, events, education, recreation, and local history that shape Willits.

• Weather: Mild year-round weather with four seasons and cool evenings suitable for stargazing.
• Community: Close-knit rural community with a strong sense of unity.
• Healthcare: Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital (inaugurated in 2015) offers a comprehensive range of services, with a modern facility featuring state-of-the-art operating rooms, a large Emergency Department with trauma bays, and a helipad.
• Culture and History: The County Museum, County Library, Mendocino College, Willits Center for the Arts, and events such as Art in the Gardens contribute to a vibrant cultural scene.
• Events: Memorial Day Car Show, Frontier Days, weekly Farmers Market, and the quarterly Hometown Festival highlight community life.
• Sports and Mentorship: Local school sports programs and community mentorship initiatives support youth.
• Blue Zone Lifestyle: Emphasis on health and longevity in Willits living.
• Entertainment: Local music and performances, a 9-hole golf course, and the Skunk Train for recreation.
• History and Agriculture: Seabiscuit story and local agriculture, with community organizations like 4-H involved in youth development.

In every aspect, Willits reflects a connection with its surroundings and residents.

Contact Information

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