Orthopedic MD

Time Type:

Part time

Hours per Pay Period:

80

Shift:

As Assigned

Minimum:

Depending on Experience

Maximum:

Depending on Experience(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position)

Department:

Orthopedic Clinic

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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

General SurgeonThe General Surgeon is responsible for performing surgeries, as directed by the Orthopedic Department Medical Director.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs surgeries and manages the surgical team
• Performs procedures, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice
• Develops preoperative, intraoperative ad postoperative plans including obtaining patient history, ordering lab tests and diagnostic studies, and making referrals
• Discusses surgery results with patients and medical staff
• Examines patients to make diagnoses and treat illnesses and injuries
• Follows all medical laws, guidelines, regulations and standards
• Continually research and adopt new technologies
• Assures complete and proper charting is completed in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Provides exceptional patient care
• Develops strong relationships with patients and medical staff
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates and collaborates with medical and administrative staffers
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patient, families, other healthcare staff, and other departments
• Exhibits appropriate time management skills
• Demonstrates the ability to make quick decisions in a high-pressure environment
• Assures proper charting is completed in a timely manner
• Basic computer skills

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges

EXPERIENCE

• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stretch frequently and for prolonged periods of time
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• May require periodic use of personal computer

Compensation Grade:

L

Compensation Grade Profile:

L - Salaried

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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