General Surgeon Job Description

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What is a General Surgeon?

A General Surgeon will perform invasive medical procedures in a hospital setting. These procedures may be planned or could be emergency in nature. You will use precision hand movements with little break and long periods of standing using excellent analytical skills to make the best decisions with little advance notice.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in wound care and have 5+ years of experience as a surgeon in a hospital setting with a valid U.S. medical license who is Board Certified in Surgery with an active DEA registration. Your desire to work in an acute and critical care setting as is your excellent decision making abilities and superior analytical skills in determining best treatment plans given little planning time.

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Job Overview

XYZ Inc. is a leading company in our industry in the region. We're proud of our 4.2 Glassdoor rating from our employees. We're now hiring a General Surgeon to help us keep growing. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, XYZ Inc. is a perfect place to get ahead. You'll be glad you applied to XYZ Inc.

Responsibilities for General Surgeon

Complete daily rotations
Mentor Medical Students in their surgery rotation
Supervise Surgical Nursing and Surg Tech Staff
Perform a variety of invasive medical procedures in an operating room
Diagnose patients and develop treatment plans
Order diagnostic tests for patients prior to surgery
Explain procedures in layman's terms to patients and family members before and after procedures
Accurate charting of patients under your care

Qualifications for General Surgeon

Board certified in surgery or a specialty, preferred
Active DEA registration
5+ years of experience as a surgeon in a hospital setting
Skilled in wound care
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to use hands with precision for extended periods of time without a break
Excellent decision-making abilities in emergency cases
Superior analytical skills in determining best treatment plans given little planning time
Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse population

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