General Surgeon

General SurgeonThe General Surgeon provides outpatient and inpatient surgery services to client patients. Serve as a staff surgeon and surgical consultant, examining, diagnosing, and treating surgical diseases and injuries. Perform major surgical operations, such as gastrocolostomy, as needed. Visit the surgery ward to ensure patients receive proper medical care and review clinical records for effectiveness and accuracy. The General Surgeon refers patients to appropriate medical facilities when necessary, providing comprehensive clinical information. Stay informed about advancements in surgical techniques and technologies. Communicate effectively with patients and their families about treatment plans and outcomes. The General Surgeon adheres to ethical and professional standards in medical practice. Understand the cultural, social, and demographic characteristics of the patient community served.Must have completed five years of General Surgery Residency Training with at least six months in the required specialty. Must be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of General Surgery. Shall possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States. Hold a valid unrestricted DEA with schedule II – V.The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is based in Chinle, Arizona (Northeast Arizona near Canyon De Chelly National Monument). The CCHCF provides medical care for approximately 35,000 Navajo citizens. The CCHCF and Ambulatory Care Center is a 60-bed inpatient hospital and outpatient facility. Services offered include: Adult Inpatient, Labor & Delivery, Pharmacy, Adult Intensive Care, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Anesthesiology, Nurse Phone Triage Services, Podiatry, Audiology, OB/GYN & Midwifery, Public Health, Dental, Occupational Therapy, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Optometry, School Health, General Surgery, Outpatient Primary Care, Speech Pathology, Lab, Pediatric Inpatient, Women's Health Facility. Address: Highway 191, Chinle, AZ 86503.