Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota
Commonwealth Medical Services· West - Altru Healthcare
About this role
Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO)
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned
Position Summary
The Acute Care Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with emergent and urgent surgical conditions. This role includes the evaluation and management of emergency general surgery cases, trauma care as applicable, and perioperative management of critically ill surgical patients, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver timely, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute surgical conditions requiring urgent or emergent intervention
- Perform emergency general surgery procedures consistent with training and privileges
- Participate in trauma resuscitation and operative management as applicable
- Provide perioperative and postoperative care, including management of complications
- Manage critically ill surgical patients in collaboration with critical care teams
- Provide surgical consultation services throughout the hospital
- Participate in acute care surgery and emergency call coverage
- Collaborate with emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, radiology, and specialty surgical services
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and trainees as applicable
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and morbidity and mortality review activities
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited general surgery residency program
- Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery, or Surgical Critical Care preferred
- Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery
- Board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in emergency general surgery and acute surgical decision-making
- Strong operative and clinical judgment in high-acuity environments
- Ability to manage critically ill and injured patients
- Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement
Work Environment
- Acute care hospital setting including operating rooms, emergency department, and inpatient units
- Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
- Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative cases
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and emergency care environments
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota position at Commonwealth Medical Services located?
This Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota role at Commonwealth Medical Services is based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota role at Commonwealth Medical Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota role in the West - Altru Healthcare department at Commonwealth Medical Services.
Which team or department does the Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota at Commonwealth Medical Services belong to?
This Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota position is part of the West - Altru Healthcare department at Commonwealth Medical Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
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When was the Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota job at Commonwealth Medical Services posted?
This Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota position at Commonwealth Medical Services was posted on Jan 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota
Commonwealth Medical Services
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