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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).
IMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
A House Surgeon must have completed a General Surgery Residency Program or its equivalent and be credentialed by medical staff credentialing process as an Attending Surgeon in the Department of Surgery.
Responsibilities:- Immediately responsible for the care of all in-patients. His/her close evaluation with the Attending Staff is mandatory and essential.
- Consult with the Attending Staff whenever there is any question concerning diagnosis therapy or investigative procedures.
- In critical life threatening situations where time does not permit consultation, the House Surgeon must exercise “best judgment” and follow conventional form of therapy.
- In case of dire Emergency the House Surgeon may start a lifesaving procedure in the operating room while the on-call attending is on his way to the hospital.
- During his/her on-duty hours, the House Surgeon must remain in the hospital and be accessible by the paging system. If he/she is engaged in a procedure that prevents him/her from answering a page, alternative arrangements should be made before the procedure is started.
- After evaluation of a new admission, a thorough and detailed admission note should be written with differential diagnosis if applicable and plan of therapy.
- Recommendations from the Attending Physician and other consultants must be reported in the progress notes.
- The House Surgeon conducts daily rounds in the surgical service with the Physician Assistants. He countersigns all written notes and orders by the Physician Assistant.
- Answers consult from the Emergency Department during the day and during his/her tour at night and weekends.
- Prepare the operating room schedule assignment. Participate in major surgery in the operating room.
- Dictate all operative reports on cases that he/she assisted in operation or in surgical procedure.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Must have completed General Surgery residency program.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and JCAHO regulations.
- Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Computer knowledge to effectively utilize the electronic medical records.
Licenses, Certifications:
- Licensed and currently registered in New York State.
Physical Requirements:
- Involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting and talking.
- May include some repetitive motions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).
IMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
