Job Requirements:

• PhD in General Surgery (Or equivalent certificate)
• 5+ years of experience after certification

Job Description:

• 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
• Follow established surgical techniques during surgery
• 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 the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients
• Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs
• Supervise and teach younger staff