About this opportunity
Spencer Britt lists this General Surgeon — Western KS | $450-500K base -Day Week, Bread & Butter + Endoscopy opportunity in colby, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A community-based, critical access hospital in western Kansas is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join a well-established surgical team in a modern, growing medical campus setting focused on bread-and-butter general surgery, endoscopy, and shared trauma call coverage.
Clinical Model, Schedule & Surgical Environment:
Primarily outpatient general surgery practice
Bread-and-butter general surgery + endoscopy
Level IV ED trauma call coverage (1 week per month)
4-day work week with predictable schedule
Low call-back volume
5–6 weeks of total time off annually (PTO + additional time off)
Modern 175,000 sq. ft. medical campus completed in 2026
Three fully equipped ORs, including a hybrid procedure suite
Infrastructure designed for future surgical robotics
Epic EMR
2,000+ annual surgeries and procedures
Strong anesthesia, nursing, and perioperative support teams
Robust visiting specialty support (ENT, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Podiatry, Oncology)
Regional academic and specialty partnerships to expand advanced care access
Medical Staff & System Strength:
Large primary care base with 10 family medicine physicians and 12 APPs
Emergency department staffed by physicians and APPs
Family physicians providing OB care, including C-sections
Active orthopedic, oncology, and surgical subspecialty collaboration
Strong referral network across a wide regional footprint
Mission-driven not-for-profit health system with hospital, clinics, and long-term care services
Ongoing expansion of specialty services and telehealth offerings
600+ annual acute care admissions
3,000+ annual ED visits
2,200+ annual surgeries/procedures
160,000+ outpatient visits annually
Compensation & Financial Package:
$450K–$500K base salary
Sign-on bonus: $10K per year of commitment
$12K relocation allowance
$24K annual student loan repayment
$4K CME allowance
Malpractice, licensing, DEA, and required certifications fully covered
5% employer contribution to 401(k)
Full comprehensive benefits package
The Community:
Enjoy the appeal of wide-open Kansas living in a welcoming, tight-knit community where affordability, safety, and work-life balance come naturally. This western Kansas region offers a relaxed pace of life with minimal traffic, short commutes, and a strong sense of connection among neighbors, along with quality schools and family-friendly activities. Residents appreciate access to outdoor recreation like hunting, fishing, hiking, and stargazing under expansive prairie skies. The area serves as an important regional hub along Interstate 70, providing convenient travel routes across the state and beyond. While offering a peaceful rural lifestyle, it remains within driving distance of larger regional centers such as about 2–3 hours from Denver, roughly 3–4 hours from Wichita, and around 4–5 hours from Kansas City, giving residents access to major airports, professional sports, and urban amenities while enjoying the calm and space of small-town living.
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Worksite address
colby, KS, 67701, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.