General Surgeon

Legacy Health•Silverton, OR

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community as a General Surgeon at Legacy Silverton Medical Center.

Requirements

Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
Completion of general surgery residency.
Medical License for the applicable state.
Membership on LPH Medical Staff.
Board Certified or board eligible in general surgery
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

ATLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a full range of general surgical care to patients of Legacy Health System. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
Provides “non-trauma” coverage on an “on-call” capacity for Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital.
Provides office follow up of general surgery patients.
Provides consultation on general surgical issues.
Participates in Legacy Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement programs as appropriate for clinical practice.
Participates on relevant committees as requested.
Participates in community outreach activities regarding Legacy’s general surgery services.
Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion.
Works with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly/geriatric patients.
Works with other specialists to develop a comprehensive Legacy surgical services program.