Physician - care surgeon

General Surgeon

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, is responsible for providing specialized knowledge and experience related to the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patients including the management of complications in multiple aspects of general surgery practice.

Patient Care--Preoperative period:

Examines patients to obtain information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and determines surgical risk.

Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with other physician(s) as necessary.

Diagnosis bodily disorders and other conditions, providing appropriate treatments, including surgeries and medications.

Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families.

Orders and interprets patient diagnostic and other clinical tests.

Advises patient and family about laboratory and other test results in order to promote patient cooperation and understanding of plan-of-care treatment decisions.

Analyzes patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and diagnostic results to verify need for surgical intervention, and to determine the best surgical methodology and surgical risk.

Partners with perioperative teams to assess and mitigate surgical risk.

Informs patients and families about the procedure to be done, and the benefits and the risks that the patient needs to consider before obtaining necessary consents.

Explains procedures to patients, including recovery and any follow-up care that will be needed.

Directs and coordinates the interdisciplinary professional team to coordinate both operative and nonoperative care.

Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when appropriate.

Patient Care--Intraoperative and Post-Operative Period:

Performs a wide range of surgeries expertly and successfully, anticipating and correcting post-operative problems resulting from co-morbid conditions and stress of surgery.

Treats diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods.

Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, and other medical and clinical staff participating in the operative care of patients.

Participates as a leader in surgical services, providing input on planning, scheduling, coordination, of supplies and equipment. Assists in the determination of safely performed elective procedures based on outcomes data and facility needs/capabilities.

Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate, complete, and is compliant with office, hospital, and governmental entities.

Ensures the ideal experience and highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers.

Office Practice and General Surgery Program:

Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding, and CPT code-assignment.

Supports and coordinates all surgical practice and Hospital quality improvement efforts and reporting. Continually seeks opportunities for quality improvement in processes, services, operations, and clinical quality/outcomes

Provides consultation and surgical assistance to other providers and surgeons.

Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately.

Collaborates with hospital staff to optimize surgical and nonsurgical care

Initiates and participates in growth and development of General Surgery department. Assess other General surgery service offerings, while considering the needs of the community. Provide provider outreach and promotion of Huggins Hospital General Surgery services.

Actively engages in the development of medical services including protocols, standard procedures, and management of patient-care-related activities.

Acts in a positive and professional manner, complying with practice policies, procedures, and federal and state laws.

Implements best practice models in clerical and clinical areas, medical record management protocols, and regulatory compliance. Ensures compliance with current practice and Hospital policies and procedures to ensure excellent patient care.

Works as a team to provide on-call coverage for other general surgeons.

Stays abreast of external and internal environment trends and forecasts (healthcare and economic related) and market conditions to optimize practice performance.

Provides community education.

Efficiently uses group practice and healthcare resources.

Contributes to quality improvement activities by actively participating in the medical staff activities, serving on various committees, and suggesting and supporting process improvements.

Advises the Chief of Surgery and/or Chief Medical Officer of any problems that can affect the efficiency of the organization.

employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Medical degree from an accredited medical school Three years of experience preferred

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Hampshire

Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery

Degree of MD or DO with ABIM-recognized surgical residency (five years

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