General Surgeon

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 365,000 - 495,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc. in New York is looking for an experienced General Surgeon. The ideal candidate will diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication, manage patient records, and work closely with medical staff. Required qualifications include an MD or DO degree and an active New York medical license.

The position offers a pay range of $365,000 to $495,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience. Join our team to provide top-notch surgical care to patients while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Active medical license in New York State essential.
• 5+ years of surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing illnesses and injuries.
• Prescribing medications for preventive measures and aftercare.
• Developing post-operation treatment plans.
• Maintaining detailed patient records.
• Adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Using surgical tools for operations.
• Coordinating with other medical professionals.
• Scheduling follow-up visits with patients.

Skills

Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role

Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Organizational and time-management skills

Excellent decision-making skills

Ability to work under pressure

Emotionally resilient with good communication skills

Management and leadership skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Active medical license in New York State

Active certification for The American Board of Surgery

At least five (5) years of surgical experience

Job description

Community Memorial
150 Broad St
Hamilton, NY 13346, USA

Pay range: $365,000 USD to $495,000 USD.
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Diagnosing illnesses and injuries
• Prescribing medications for preventive measures and aftercare
• Developing post-operation treatment plans to promote overall health of the patient
• Maintaining detailed patient records on paper or digitally
• Working under the supervision of hospital administration to comply with facility guidelines
• Adhering to safety and cleanliness standards in the operating room
• Using surgical tools to remove or fix parts of the body
• Coordinating with other medical professionals like Anesthesiologists and Nurses to ensure successful and safe operations
• Scheduling follow‑up visits with patients to ensure continuing health

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role
• Has manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
• Organizational 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 certifications as a General Surgeon

Qualifications & Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree is required.
• Active medical license in New York State is required
• Active certification for The American Board of Surgery is preferred
• At least five (5) years of surgical experience preferred

Required

• BLS
• Medical Doctor

Preferred

• ACLS

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