**Position Announcement: General Surgeon**
We are seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible MD/DO General Surgeon to integrate into our collaborative surgical team at a community hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont. The candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and wound care settings.
**Role Responsibilities
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- Deliver complete surgical management in various contexts, including:
- Inpatient and outpatient settings
- Emergency department interventions
- Perform a range of common general surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
- Hernia repairs
- Cholecystectomies
- Endoscopy
- Appendectomies
- Management of small bowel obstructions
- Colorectal surgeries
- Skin and soft tissue procedures
- Engage in multidisciplinary wound management, addressing both acute and chronic wounds within a Wound Clinic framework.
- Provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management across a spectrum of surgical conditions.
- Utilize advanced operative skills and clinical judgment in all surgical cases.
- Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including:
- Anesthesiologists and CRNAs
- Physician Assistants
- Perioperative and peri-anesthesia teams
- Emergency Department clinicians
- Hospitalists
- Wound Clinic specialists
- Educate patients and their families on:
- Surgical procedures and associated risks
- Post-operative care protocols
- Review and interpret diagnostic tests, taking appropriate action on findings.
- Offer surgical insights for:
- Palliative care initiatives
- Pain management strategies
- End-of-life decision-making support
- Participate actively in departmental meetings.
- Engage in continuous professional development and training initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA Category I regulations regarding bloodborne pathogen precautions.
**Qualifications
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- Board certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
- Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency Program.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
- Active Vermont medical license required (DEA must be secured prior to practice commencement).
- Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Proven proficiency in surgical techniques and procedures.
- Clean malpractice history.
- Most recent NPDB Self Query Report must be submitted (active within the last 30 days).
**Certification Requirements
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- Board Certification or Board Eligibility status
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration
- State
- License: Must possess an active Vermont Medical License
**Additional Licensing Requirements
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- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency program.
