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: Act as an on-call      surgeon for emergency situations, including trauma, critical care      surgeries, and other urgent medical cases.
• 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

Required Qualifications:Medical Degree (MD or DO):   Must hold a valid medical degree from an accredited institution.Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.State Medical License: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a medical license in Washington State.Experience: Preferably 2+ years of experience in a general surgery practice, especially in rural or low-resource settings.Skills: Strong clinical skills in surgery, trauma care, emergency response, and patient management.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in rural or underserved communities.Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.Flexibility and adaptability to handle a wide variety of cases.Key Competencies:Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the medical team.Decision-making: Strong decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure or emergency situations.Leadership: Ability to lead surgical teams and guide patient care in the operating room.Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of the diverse needs and concerns of rural populations.Flexibility: Willingness to take on a variety of roles, often beyond surgery, in a rural hospital setting.

  

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:   Surgeons in this role are often required to be on call for emergencies.
• 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.