General Surgery Physician

Tufts Medicine

10 days ago

Wakefield, Massachusetts$400K - $475KFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Tufts Medicine as a General Surgery Physician – 1:4 Call, Competitive Salary in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will provide high-quality patient care in both elective and emergency settings, demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, operating, and managing recovery.

will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, anesthesiologists, and specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes, working in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent manual dexterity and leadership skills.

Will Have: Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient satisfaction and support Experience in Bariatrics and/or Robotics is a plus Experience supporting a community-based practice in MA is a plus Current medical license or ability to obtain one in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required Work, Live, and Grow: We strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research and education.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $400K - $475K

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

General SurgeryElective SurgeryEmergency SettingsDiagnosingOperatingRecovery ManagementCollaborationManual DexterityLeadershipBariatricsRoboticsTeam PlayerPatient SatisfactionMedical License

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or eligible in General Surgery and possess excellent manual dexterity and leadership skills for a fast-paced environment. A current medical license in Massachusetts is required, while experience in Bariatrics and/or Robotics is considered a plus.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Surgery Physician at Tufts Medicine a 1.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery position at Tufts Medicine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Tufts Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $400k to $475k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Surgery, Elective Surgery, Emergency Settings, Diagnosing, Operating, Recovery Management, Collaboration, Manual Dexterity. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide high-quality patient care in both elective and emergency settings, demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, operating, and managing recovery. Responsibilities also include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and participating in an ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, CME Support, Malpractice Coverage with Tail, Generous PTO, Competitive Salary. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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