General Surgeon

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Examining patients and making diagnoses to determine the need for surgical intervention.
• Reviewing a patient's medical history and current health status to plan the most suitable surgical procedure or treatment course.
• Evaluating and discussing the risks associated with surgery with patients and their families.
• Surgical procedures
• Performing a wide range of surgical procedures in areas such as the abdomen, breast, skin and soft tissue, etc.
• Following established surgical techniques and ensuring sterility in the operating room and with all equipment and instruments.
• Operating alongside other medical professionals, including surgical assistants, anesthesiologists, and nurses, with the general surgeon serving as the leader of the surgical team.
• Postoperative care
• Providing or overseeing the post-operative care of patients, ensuring safe and readily available follow-up.
• Monitoring and evaluating patient progress, identifying and managing any complications or adverse reactions.
• Maintaining detailed patient records and documenting all treatments and interventions.
• Communication and collaboration
• Communicating effectively with patients and their families, explaining medical procedures, care plans, and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Collaborating with other physicians and medical staff to coordinate patient care and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Working within the lawful scope of their practice and ensuring that any involvement of non-physician, licensed healthcare professionals in patient care is based on what is best for the patient.
• Professionalism and continuing education
• Maintaining honesty, integrity, and respect for others in all professional interactions, including with patients, peers, and colleagues.
• Keeping medical knowledge and skills current through continuous learning and adherence to professional standards and ethical guidelines.

Job Requirements

Where You'll Work

Guaranteed Base Salary.Production Incentive.Excellent BenefitsLoan RepaymentSigning Bonus.Relocation Assistance .

Pendleton OR is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Mountain Range in North Eastern Oregon. Sweeping high desert topography, fertile farm land, and lush forests offer an abundance of activities. Just out your back door.our community offers old west tradition, culture, history, arts, museums, wineries, and northwest culinary experiences. Minutes awaythe great outdoors offer some of the best camping, fly fishing, deep river fishing, water sports, snow skiing, hunting, hiking, and biking in the northwest.

Equidistant from Portland, Spokane, and Boise, Pendleton has an ideal quality of life that embraces the eclectic and diverseCome visit and experience the true west.

Voted 2011 Best Place to Raise Your Kids by Bloomberg and Businessweek.com

Voted 2010 Number One Western Town by True West Magazine

St. Anthony Hospital is a part of CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$240.00 - $240.00 / hour