General Surgeon at Methodist Olive Branch

7400 MMG Specialists LLC; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

7400 MMG Specialists LLC is seeking a General Surgeon to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure safe, high-quality patient care within the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals.

The role involves direct patient care, prescription management, referrals, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Required MD/DO with active licensure and strong clinical skills are essential for delivering excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD/DO license to practice in the U.S. and active licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills required.
• Ability to supervise and mentor clinical staff and students.
• Solid communication and teamwork abilities for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including examinations and assessments.
• Prescribe medicines and treatments as appropriate.
• Refer patients to specialists and other care components as needed.
• Coordinate with nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals.
• Ensure safety, quality, and infection control standards in practice.
• Explain tests, results, and treatments to patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical ethics

Clinical assessment

Supervision

Education

MD/DO Medicine

Job description

General Surgeon – responsible for comprehensive medical services, ensuring safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Evaluate patients for need for and level of prescription medicines required and consider alternative techniques for patient care.
• Manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education and prevention programs.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests, and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
• Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
• Support call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
• Maintain productivity at acceptable levels.
• Focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Develop strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.

Education and Training

• Required – MD/DO Medicine
• Work Experience Required – No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Required – Medical Doctor – Tennessee – Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners
• Required – AOA Board Certified Physician‑Specialty – American Osteopathic Association
• Preferred – Medical Doctor – Mississippi – Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
• Preferred – Medical Doctor – Arkansas – Arkansas State Medical Board
• Preferred – Osteopathic Physician Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination
• Preferred – National Board Certified Physician – The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
• Preferred – Board Certified Physician – American Board of Medical Specialties
• Preferred – Board Certified DO – National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Supervision Provided by this Position – Administrator, nurse practitioner, and support staff

Physical Demands

• Must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position without endangering the health and safety of self and others.
• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 25lbs of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision required for such activities as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.