Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Provide diagnostic and surgical services to the patients of the Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. and its affiliates per the terms of the employment contract. Responsibilities Physician will provide care to CAMC patients in the field of Orthopedic Spine Surgery. Compliance with the highest standards of medical art and science will be demonstrated. Care will be delivered in the appropriate setting and coordinated with the staff present at each site. The physician will take the lead in all patient care issues and will be ultimately responsible for the outcome of the encounter. Physician will provide services on a “full time” employment basis. This may take place in the Ortho/Neuro Office or at any of the CAMC facilities, as dictated by need. Work activity will be comprised of but not limited to patient evaluation, management, consultations, office clinic, rounding, operating room. Physician will provide leadership in the development of CAMC Orthopedic Spine Surgery program. Physician will collaborate with CAMC purchasing/operating rooms to continuously improve balance of quality and pricing for supplies and implants. Physician will coordinate recruitment of neurosurgical and orthopedic staff and will collaborate in other neurosurgery, orthopedic, surgical and ancillary/adjunctive specialties. Physician will collaborate with physicians with patient referrals and call coverage. Physician will provide provider expertise in marketing of programs and will work in support of CAMC Marketing representatives/initiatives. Physician will provide leadership to and supervision of employed neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery staff. Physician will demonstrate willingness to review practice related data from local, regional and national databases and other clinical quality and Value Based Purchasing initiatives to improve processes and outcomes for continuous learning and advancement of care and services. Physician will work collaboratively with the assigned Practice Administrator of the Neurosurgery Department for day‑to‑day operations. Physician will report to Senior Vice President for Ambulatory Services and Regional Hospitals or his or her designee (including the Practice Administrator) for administrative and daily operations, or designee. For practice and professional matters, the Physician will be subject to the authority of the Chief Medical Officer. Physician will cooperate with CAMC to assure schedules that provide on‑site twenty‑four hour coverage for patient care and access to Specialty services. Physician will make necessary changes in the schedule to meet day‑to‑day patient care demands for safe and appropriate provision of care on a continuous basis. Physician will participate in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to, monitoring and reporting compliance with pertinent protocols and evidence‑based guidelines and to improve the goals of the individual and collective clinical performance of the Specialty. Direct the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, policies, evidence‑based protocols, guidelines, order sets and clinical documentation tools to support Specialty care which is safe, timely, efficient, effective, equitable and patient centered. Act as a liaison for the Orthopedic Spine Surgery program to medical staff and other hospital departments to proactively promote cooperation and effectiveness. Participate with Administration in the development and implementation of the business model for the Specialty department, to assure the provision of care which is based on enhanced access, lower cost and improved quality, including but not limited to accurate and timely documentation, correct coding and revenue cycle improvements. Assure on‑going professional development and continuing medical education regarding the practice of Orthopedic Spine Surgery. Direct and coordinate all aspects of the Orthopedic Spine Surgery program, including but not limited to access, cost and quality outcomes reporting. Continue with the provision of patient care services as a practicing clinician/surgeon. Support and implement new technology and quality reporting initiatives, including but not limited to electronic medical records, e‑prescribing, PQRS and other initiatives reasonably requested by CAMC. Work with management, staff and providers to create and maintain an environment that promotes high levels of employee and patient satisfaction and engagement. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically, the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and document all applicable required education. Demonstrate positive customer service and co‑worker relations. Comply with the company’s attendance policy. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. Perform work in a cost‑effective manner. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on‑call situations. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. Perform related duties as assigned. Work Schedule Work Schedule: Varies Status Status: Full Time Regular 1.0 Location Location: General-MSOB Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston #J-18808-Ljbffr