General Surgeon

Patient Care

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.
• Diagnoses bodily disorders and other conditions, providing appropriate treatments, including surgeries and medications.
• Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication.
• Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns in a friendly, attentive manner.
• 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.
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, disease process and treatment options.
• 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.
• Predicts and corrects post-operative problems resulting from co-morbid conditions and stress of surgery.

Patient Care—Intraoperative and Post-Operative Period

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.
• Responds to and resolves patients' issues in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.
• Acts as an information resource and ambassador to patients.

Office Practice and General Surgery Program

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.
• Assesses other General surgery service offerings, while considering the needs of the community.
• Provides 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.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge for best practice in the department.
• Participates in teaching and mentorship if asked by administration.
• Stays abreast of external and internal environment trends and forecasts (healthcare and economic related) and market conditions to optimize practice performance.
• Provides community education.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Secondary Functions

Secondary Functions

• 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.

Organizational Expectations

Organizational Expectations

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift.
• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect.
• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times.
• Works as a team member with other departments.
• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily.
• Employee Engagement: Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings.
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes.
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with computer and other business machines.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Three Years of Experience (preferred).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New Hampshire.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery.
• MD or DO with ABIM-recognized surgical residency (five years).