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  • Dickinson, North Dakota
  • CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $517,270 - $543,133 /year is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: General Surgery
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80
  • Requisition ID : 2026-472686
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Hours/Pay Period : 80
  • Provider : Physician
  • Provider Type : MD/DO
  • Speciality : Surgery
  • Bonuses Offered : Productivity, Quality, Relocation, Starting
  • Loan Repayment : None
  • Visa Sponsorship : H1 Visa
  • Remote : No
  • Category : Physician
  • Recruiter Name : Ashley Heiser
  • Recruiter Email : ashley.heiser@commonspirit.org
  • Shift: Day

General Surgeon

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our General Surgery Physician you will; Lead and innovate surgical care within Dickinson, North Dakota, serving as a pillar of our medical community and shaping surgical offerings for a vast service area. This unique opportunity offers an abundance of diverse surgical cases, ensuring a challenging and rewarding practice with high impact. You will benefit from a highly competitive compensation package and exceptional benefits, designed to recognize your vital expertise and provide financial security, coupled with a significantly lower cost of living in a growing community.

Every day you will; Perform a wide range of surgical procedures, directly improving countless lives and filling a critical healthcare gap in our region. You will actively collaborate within a supportive and integrated medical environment, fostering strong relationships with primary care providers and specialists for seamless patient care. Beyond your practice, you'll engage with a family-centric community boasting excellent schools, vibrant local events, and abundant outdoor adventures near the breathtaking Badlands National Park, allowing for a truly balanced and fulfilling life.

To be successful in this role you will; Be a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a broad skill set, driven by a desire to lead, innovate, and make a profound impact in a high-demand setting. You should thrive in a collaborative medical environment and be committed to patient-centered care. Exemplary candidates will value the quality of life offered by Dickinson, ND, including its low cost of living, family-friendly amenities, and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, fishing), seeking to build both a remarkable professional legacy and an extraordinary personal life.

We are offering a generous base salary, a starting bonus, and relocation assistance, in addition to a additional productibity and performance incentives for those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Opportunity Details:

  • Generous compensation $517,270
  • Quality and Productivity bonus eligibility
  • Paid relocation up to $15,000
  • Starting loan up to 10% of base salary
  • Schedule: 3 Clinic Days; 2 Operating Room Days
  • Call: 1 in 3
  • EMR: Allscripts-clinic; Meditech-hospital
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer


Job Requirements
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery
  • Active or eligible license in the state of North Dakota
  • Strong clinical skills with experience in General Surgery
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to women and families

Where You'll Work

Dickinson, North Dakota, has a population of around 25,000, is a mid-size community with a small-town feel located in Stark County in southwest North Dakota. Dickinson is the
regional hub for more than 200,000 people and is home to Dickinson State University. Located approximately 100 miles west of the capital city of Bismarck, Dickinson is the
midpoint between Fargo, North Dakota and Billings, Montana. Dickinson is approximately 30 miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the Badlands and future home of the
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. 250 miles to the south is Mount Rushmore National Monument. The City’s strong economy focuses on diverse resources of agriculture, energy (coal, ethanol, natural gas, and oil), manufacturing and tourism.
Dickinson is a destination community for entertainment and cultural events including:
Roughrider Days, the Ukrainian Ethnic Festival, Dickinson State University Campus Activities, Summer Concert Series, Rodeos, Museum, Specialty Vehicle Shows, and Car Races, to name just a few. For those who love the outdoors, one can enjoy world class bird and big-game hunting, fishing, camping, winter and summer sporting activities, hiking,
biking and equestrian trails.
However, the truest pleasure is living here! So now you know what makes Dickinson so special: the people, incredible relationship between a healthy, thriving economy, and its amazing quality of place and life. We invite you to join us in making Dickinson a world class city!

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson part of CommonSpirit Heath a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care assisted and residential living communities community health services organizations home health agencies and numerous outpatient facilities.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful General Surgeon at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson?

  • Compassionate
  • Proactive
  • Communicator
  • Trustworthy
  • Collaborative
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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