General Surgery - Stumpf

Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 16 emergency department beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, 6 major operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites plus a modern cardiac catheterization and 8 delivery & post-partum unit with all private bed hospital in the area.

Where We Are:

The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona's West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more...

Position Summary: The position of a General Surgeon involves utilizing both operative and non-operative management of General Surgery services in an acute setting. They may be required to serve upon evaluation and management of patients and formal and informal education activities. Provides direction to support personnel and provides for patient teaching and understanding of their injuries and recovery process. Provides treatment and care of patients in the outpatient setting as well as in the inpatient/consult environment.

Reports to: Clinical Market Director/Chief Executive Officer

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve costeffectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.

Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum EducationX Doctor of Medicine • Preferred X REQUIRED

X Completion of General Surgeon Residency Program • Preferred X REQUIRED

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with team members, all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and other contacts. Must be able to use a computer telephone, fax machine, calculator, and adapt to new technology as it becomes available and necessary for the job. Must have a positive attitude, an even temperament, and function effectively in a stressful environment or conflict situations.

Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association REQUIRED(If ACLS is current, BLS is not required)X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)-American Heart Association REQUIRED(Upon hire)

Required Licenses[Arizona, United States] Physician

Valid Medical license in the State of ArizonaSuccessful completion of an accredited program.

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