Resident - Physician - General Surgery

The Billings Clinic is seeking a compassionate Resident in General Surgery to join our multidisciplinary team and deliver outstanding patient care across a thriving regional hospital system. As a resident, you will develop core surgical competencies while contributing to patient-centered outcomes, collaborating with attending surgeons, and engaging in continuously improving care pathways within a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preoperative patient assessment to determine surgical appropriateness and optimize perioperative planning and safety.
• Assist and perform surgical procedures under supervision to build technical proficiency and patient-centered outcomes.
• Manage postoperative recovery plans and monitor for complications to accelerate safe discharge and healing.
• Prepare operative notes and documentation to ensure accurate medical records and high-quality continuity of care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to align treatment goals.
• Review imaging and laboratory results to guide diagnostic and therapeutic decisions with clinical justification.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, risks, and postoperative expectations to empower informed choices.
• Participate in quality improvement projects to advance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Engage in daily case conferences and morbidity and mortality discussions to learn from practice and share insights.
• Perform emergency vascular and traumatic interventions when indicated in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Contribute to research efforts and present findings to contribute to evidence-based surgical practice.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, patient privacy standards, and surgical safety protocols at all times.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Resident - Physician - General Surgery in Billings, MT is $58,000 to $72,000 per year. This can vary depending on postgraduate year, hospital funding, and on-call responsibilities.

Billings Clinic is a health care center in Billings, Montana. Their primary and specialty care clinics are located at Billings Clinic downtown, Billings Clinic Heights, and Billings Clinic West, as well as in Bozeman, Columbus, Miles City, Montana, Red Lodge, and Cody, Wyoming.