Breast Surgeon

Overview

Join to apply for the Breast Surgeon role at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare . Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare is seeking a Breast Surgeon to be responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion and a focus on service and excellence.

What You Will Do

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and / or prevention programs.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
• Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
• Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
• Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.

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Supervision Provided by this Position

Physical Demands

Our Associates are passionate about what they do and the service they provide. We value family, teamwork and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Memphis combines a bustling community with a low cost of living, presenting opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

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