What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician- General Surgeon position at Summit Healthcare?
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physician- General Surgeon to join our esteemed medical team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in General Surgery, demonstrating proficiency in surgical procedures and patient care. This role requires a Board Certified/Board Eligible surgeon with a commitment to providing exceptional patient outcomes, utilizing skills in Trauma Care and Critical Care. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong Communication and Leadership abilities, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide range of General Surgery procedures, including but not limited to, those related to Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Vascular Surgery.
- Provide comprehensive pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care to patients.
- Manage and stabilize critically ill patients, utilizing skills in Trauma Care and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Anesthesiology, Radiology, and other surgical specialties.
- Utilize the Epic EMR system for accurate and efficient patient documentation.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.
- Demonstrate strong Communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research activities.
- Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and maintain a valid Medical License.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery.
- Possess a valid Medical License.
- Working knowledge of Epic EMR.
- Comprehensive knowledge of surgical techniques and procedures.
- General knowledge of Trauma Care protocols.
- Possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fellowship training in a surgical subspecialty (e.g., Vascular Surgery, Oncology).
- Experience in a high-volume surgical setting.
- Demonstrated Leadership experience.
- Experience with Endoscopy procedures.
- Experience with Research activities.
- Familiarity with Management principles.