Physician | Plastic Surgery

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within the recognized practice area of plastic and reconstructive surgery. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to approved medical staff protocols and accepted standards of practice; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interprets diagnostic information; and develops appropriate plans of care. The physician provides health education and patient instruction, supports safe and aseptic care, collaborates with the care team, makes appropriate referrals, and maintains accurate patient records. The position is primarily day-shift work with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement. A sign-on bonus and relocation allowance are available. The physician is expected to uphold Avera’s mission, values, CARE standards, confidentiality, teamwork, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state where services are provided.
Board certified or board eligible.
State and federal DEA licenses based on the state of practice.
Ability to work the specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice.
Provide medical services and health education to patients and their family members.
Encourage individuals and groups to take responsibility for their own health care through appropriate health education methods.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interpret diagnostic information and formulate an appropriate plan of care.
Provide quality patient care and demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Instruct patients about the care environment and applicable safety standards.
Understand, apply, and support practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
Consult and collaborate regularly with the care team and other personnel to promote quality patient care.
Ensure appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in service to patients, families, and the community.
Maintain confidentiality and coordinate effectively with team members.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.