Surgery - General Physician

Surgery - General Physician at Pacific Companies summary:

This role leads an ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program, emphasizing clinical excellence, surgical education, and faculty development in a high-volume teaching hospital. The position involves managing robust trauma, emergency, and elective surgery services supported by a multidisciplinary team and strong institutional infrastructure. Located in a vibrant California community offering a high quality of life, this opportunity blends surgical leadership with academic innovation and community engagement.

Job Description:
Step into a rare leadership opportunity where your expertise in surgery and passion for medical education will make a lasting impact. This position offers the chance to lead and shape a well-established ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program with eight years of continued accreditation, zero citations, and five graduating classes to date. You'll join a high-volume, patient-centric teaching environment where faculty will manage robust trauma, emergency general surgery, and elective surgery service with highly capable residents. Supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team and a strong hospital infrastructure, you'll have both the opportunity to innovate and the backing to succeed. Ideal candidates bring proven clinical expertise, documented scholarly activity, and a commitment to teaching. Whether you're an experienced program leader or a seasoned surgeon ready to step into a leadership role, this is your chance to advance your career in a thriving educational environment.
Position, Compensation & Organization:

• Lead and oversee a fully accredited General Surgery Residency Program (zero citations)
• Shape curriculum, mentor residents, and support faculty development
• High-volume surgical service with immediate case availability-no ramp-up needed
• Collaborate with other residency programs for cross-disciplinary teaching
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
• Strong administrative support
• Stable, long-standing residency with room for innovation and growth
• Access to a large referral network and modern surgical facilities

Community:
Live and work in a region that offers the perfect blend of sunny California living and small-city charm. With year-round warm weather, abundant sunshine, and scenic views of nearby mountains and farmland, this community offers a lifestyle that's hard to match. The cost of living is significantly more affordable than coastal California, with short commutes and safe, welcoming neighborhoods. Enjoy a thriving agricultural heartland known for fresh, farm-to-table dining, while still being within reach of the cultural, entertainment, and travel amenities of major metropolitan areas. Outdoor enthusiasts will find hiking, biking, and national parks just a short drive away, while families will appreciate strong schools and a community deeply invested in education and quality of life.
Community Highlights:

• Year-round sunshine and Mediterranean climate
• Affordable living with short, stress-free commutes
• Close to national parks, mountains, and outdoor recreation
• Vibrant local dining scene with fresh, locally grown produce
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and quality schools
• Convenient access to larger cities for travel and entertainment
• Strong community pride with a welcoming atmosphere

Keywords:

General Surgery, Surgical Residency Program, Medical Education, Trauma Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Elective Surgery, Faculty Development, Clinical Leadership, Accredited Residency, Patient Care