General Surgeon Job Description

The General Surgeon reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Performs surgery to prevent and correct injuries, deformities, diseases or improve patient function, appearance or quality of life. Being a General Surgeon may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. In addition, General Surgeon may provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a special degree in medicine from an accredited school. Typically reports to a medical director. Requires a license to practice. General Surgeon’s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position’s specialty is the main requirement.

General Surgeon Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a General Surgeon to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide surgical assessment and treatment for patients requiring general surgery services;
  • Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation;
  • The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care;
  • Conduct and supervise direct patient care, and plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs;
  • Provide consultation and advice to the command and staff regarding surgical matters;
  • Perform special staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels;
  • All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”;
  • Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

Requirements:

  • Participate in in quality, safety and education for all staff and participate in committees;
  • Teaching medical students and training surgical residents;
  • Join a growing and financially secure physician-led organization with best-in-class operations and business management;
  • Trauma and general surgery call, as needed and scheduled;
  • Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action;
  • Medical License and DEA for the applicable state;
  • ACLS certification required;
  • ATLS preferred;
  • Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent;
  • Membership on LPH Medical Staff;
  • Completion of general surgery residency;
  • Board certified or board eligible in general surgery.