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General surgeon - Butler

Quick overview

The surgeon will perform surgical procedures to correct or prevent disease and injury while adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards. Responsibilities also include directing patient care activities, diagnosing and treating patients, and communicating with primary care physicians upon discharge.

Requirements summary

The role requires performing standard office duties like excision and drainage, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and admitting patients for hospital stays and surgery. The physician must also participate in various medical group and leadership meetings as requested.

Treatment PlanningDiagnosisDischarge PlanningPatient Care CoordinationDrainageMedication PrescriptionEthical Standards AdherenceSurgical ProceduresTest InterpretationInpatient ConsultationsRadiography InterpretationLeadership ParticipationExcisionIncisionSurgical Standards AdherenceMedical Group Participation

Job description

Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate.
Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulator, ethical and surgical standards.
Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support services.
Write patient discharge summaries.
Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon hospital discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
Prescribe medications or treatment regimens as appropriate.
Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays) and advanced imaging.
Performs standard office duties, including excision, incision and drainage.
Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to patients.
Admit patients for hospital stays and surgical procedures.
Participate in Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request.
Other duties as assigned.

General surgeon - Butler

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