General Surgeon Full Time, Critical Access Hospital

Description

Position Overview:

Seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified General Surgeon to join our two General Surgeons at Okanogan County Public Hospital District No. 3 d/b/a Mid Valley Hospital. We are a Critical Access Hospital Level IV Trauma Center located in beautiful Omak, Washington. Our General Surgeons are responsible for performing a wide range of surgical procedures and providing patient care in both emergency and elective situations. Working in a rural hospital often requires the surgeon to handle a broader scope of cases, as there may be fewer specialized services available. This role involves close collaboration with other medical professionals in a rural setting, ensuring high-quality care and improving health outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform General Surgeries:    Conduct a broad spectrum of surgeries, including abdominal, soft tissue, trauma, and emergency surgeries.
• Patient Care: Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for patients. Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Emergency Response: On Call surgery services for full activation traumas and any urgent/emergent surgical interventions and medical cases as requested by consulting providers.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration:    Work closely with primary care physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care for patients.
• Outpatient Clinics: Provide consultations and follow-up care in outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care for surgical patients.
• Rural Health Expertise: Understand and manage the unique healthcare challenges in a rural community, such as limited      resources, patient access issues, and diverse healthcare needs.
• Community Involvement: Engage in health education, prevention programs, and community outreach to improve public      health awareness.
• Administrative Duties: Complete necessary documentation, maintain patient records, and participate in hospital meetings or committees as required.

Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Rural Setting: This position is based in a rural Critical Access Hospital, which may have limited staff and resources compared to urban facilities.
• On-call Responsibilities:   Expectations in this role is shared call amongst the surgeons during the week and one weekend call rotation per month.
• Work Hours: Full-time, with potential for irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.