General/Critical Care/Trauma Surgeon
Listed compensation
$307k-$843k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is conducting a search for one full-time general/trauma/surgical critical care surgeons to join the Division of Trauma, Critical Care & General Surgery. The practice includes 24/7 coverage of emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, and our Level 1 Trauma Center in addition to team-based and individual elective surgery.
Applicants should be board-certified/board-eligible surgeons who have successfully completed fellowship training in surgical critical care. Candidates with excellent surgical skills, facility with robotic surgery, demonstrated achievement or strong potential to advance the science of surgery in relevant clinical research, particularly in data science/AI, and leadership potential are preferred. There are extensive opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Compensation is very competitive, and benefits are comprehensive, including a relocation package.
Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a CV, letter of interest and three references.
License or Certification: Board certified/eligible in General Surgery with fellowship completion in surgical critical/acute care and eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will provide 24/7 coverage for emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, and the Level 1 Trauma Center. Additionally, the role involves performing elective surgeries as part of a team-based and individual practice.
Requirements
Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery and have completed fellowship training in surgical critical care. Candidates should also possess strong surgical skills, experience with robotic surgery, and the potential to advance clinical research.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $583k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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