General Surgeon

LECOM Health and Wellness Center; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance starting at $70 a month

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance at no cost

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Erie County seeks a skilled General Surgeon to provide medical services to patients. Responsibilities include performing surgical procedures, making diagnoses, and ensuring patient safety and care quality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, manual dexterity, and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include competitive wages and an attractive insurance package, with health insurance starting at just $70 a month.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or in a similar role.
• Fantastic manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Superb organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and advise patients on surgical risks.
• Perform surgical procedures to correct injuries and diseases.
• Ensure sterility in the operating room.

Skills

Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role

Manual dexterity

Superb organization and time management

Excellent decision-making and communication

Ability to work under pressure

Management and leadership skills

Relevant training and/or certification

Job description

General Surgeon

General Summary

• Under general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and in collaboration with the managerial team, the position is responsible for providing medical services to the patients of LECOM Health Medical Associates of Erie. Responsibilities include educating patients on their surgical options, preparing patients for surgery and leading surgeries as needed

Main Functions

• Performing surgical procedures to address various medical needs for their patients
• Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery
• Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery
• Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures
• Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments
• Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care
• Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe precepts of the American Osteopathic Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients
• Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role
• Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
• Superb organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision‑making skills and communication
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease
• Great management and leadership skills
• Relevant training and/or certification as a General Surgeon

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel so classified.

Benefits

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer.