General Surgeon, Chillicothe, MO

Hedrick Medical Center, a 25-bed community hospital located in Chillicothe, Missouri, is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with 2-3 years experience to join our established group practices within the Saint Luke’s Health System. Saint Luke’s has 16 hospitals and campuses, with a footprint of 67 counties across the Kansas City metro-area and the region. Saint Luke’s provides more than health care to our patients. We serve them with quality and compassion. Become a part of our team of experts providing outstanding care.

Position Highlights:

25-bed rural critical access hospital 
Part of large health system (Saint Luke’s Health System ) 
Strong compensation model that includes starting bonus and relocation bonus
Guaranteed salary with opportunity to bonus
Flexible working hours with administrative time 
Competitive medical and retirement benefits 
Ability to enhance practice scope in rural setting
Student Loan Repayment

About Hedrick Medical Center:

Located in north central Missouri, Hedrick Medical Center is a Joint Commission-accredited 25 bed critical access hospital that has cared for area communities since 1888. The state-of-the-art facility opened in February 2014 and serves as a regional referral center for Livingston County and eight surrounding counties. The hospital was awarded the prestigious 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Ganey for reaching the 95th percentile for clinical quality.

The 25-bed acute care hospital offers comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department staffed by board-certified physicians, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing, a spacious maternity unit, a Women's Center featuring 3-D mammography, inpatient and outpatient surgery, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, an Intensive Care Unit featuring eICU, a specialty clinic, and primary care offices adjoining the facility.

About Chillicothe, Missouri:

Chillicothe lies in the heart of a rich agricultural section of the state and is the largest community in north central Missouri. Known as the Home of Sliced Bread, Chillicothe’s population as of the 2010 census is 9,515, although the community has continued to experience steady growth. Chillicothe is located in Livingston County, which has a population of 15,037. Chillicothe is located 90 miles northeast of Kansas City and at the intersection of U.S. Highways 36 & 65. The community has a lot to offer to both individuals, and families alike, including an 18-hole public golf course, a bowling alley, movie theater, skating rink, numerous locally-owned and chain restaurants, retail shopping, Chilli Bay water park, numerous tennis courts and baseball/softball complexes, recreational parks, the Grand River Area Family YMCA facility, the Sliced Bread Innovation Center, and many other enjoyable activities. Additionally, north central Missouri is known for their access to numerous outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, camping, and trail hiking.

About Saint Luke’s Health System:

Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.