General Surgeon

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Diagnosing illnesses and injuries
• Prescribing medications for preventive measures and aftercare
• Developing post-operation treatment plans to promote overall health of the patient
• Maintaining detailed patient records on paper or digitally
• Working under the supervision of hospital administration to comply with facility guidelines
• Adhering to safety and cleanliness standards in the operating room
• Using surgical tools to remove or fix parts of the body
• Coordinating with other medical professionals like Anesthesiologists and Nurses to ensure successful and safe operations
• Scheduling follow -up visits with patients to ensure continuing health

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role
• Has manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease
• Great management and leadership skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a General Surgeon 

Qualifications & Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree is required.
• Active medical license in New York State is required
• Active certification for The American Board of Surgery is preferred
• At least five (5) years of surgical experience preferred