General Surgeon

Women in Endo; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

LifePoint Health is seeking a General Surgeon to provide high-quality surgical care in a community hospital setting. You will perform elective and emergency procedures, manage pre- and post-operative care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are mission-driven, patient-focused, and committed to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and service to diverse populations. You will participate in call coverage, quality initiatives, and clinical process improvement

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery (ABMS or AOA).
• Unrestricted state medical license or eligibility.
• ACLS certification.
• ATLS certification preferred.
• DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, nurses, and specialists to coordinate care.
• Participate in call coverage for surgical emergencies.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery.
• Supervise and mentor residents or advanced practice providers as applicable.

Skills

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

DEA registration

General surgical proficiency

Education

Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery (ABMS or AOA)

Unrestricted state medical license or eligibility

Job description

LifePoint Health is seeking a General Surgeon to provide high-quality surgical care in a community hospital setting. Responsibilities include performing a broad range of elective and emergency procedures, managing pre- and post-operative care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The surgeon will participate in call coverage, quality and safety initiatives, and clinical process improvement. Ideal candidates are mission-driven, patient-focused, and committed to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and service to diverse community populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of elective and emergency surgical procedures
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative patient care
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, nurses, and specialists to coordinate care
• Participate in call coverage for surgical emergencies
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines and clinical best practices
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery
• Supervise and mentor residents or advanced practice providers as applicable
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning
• General surgical techniques (open and laparoscopic)
• Pre- and post-operative patient management
• Trauma and emergency surgery
• Endoscopic procedures (e.g., EGD, colonoscopy), if applicable
• Wound care and surgical infection management
• Interpreting imaging and diagnostic studies
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Perioperative risk assessment and optimization
• Management of surgical complications
• Quality improvement and patient safety practices

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery (ABMS or AOA)
• Unrestricted state medical license or eligibility
• ACLS certification
• ATLS certification preferred
• DEA registration