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PeaceHealth

Trauma Surgeon - per diem

PeaceHealth, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662


Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Board Certified physician for occasional, per diem coverage with our Trauma/ACS/Critical Care Team at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.

Why you’ll love the practice:

Established team of 11 dedicated Trauma/ACS surgeons and 5 PAs.

This position will be for covering ACS.

Trauma/ACS team members who have a vast knowledge base and daily opportunity for collaboration on patient care.

Our Trauma Service is among the top performers in the State based on trauma registry data with one of the highest rates of unexpected survivors based on ISS.

Hospital Highlights:

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center. Comprehensive care for over 250,000 patients annually including over 75,000 ED visits (busiest in SW Washington) and over 2,000 traumas.

Two 24-bed ICUs.

Southwest Medical Center has a brand-new Emergency Department servicing over 85,000 patients per year

State-of-the-art 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation floor provides intensive therapy services.

Our integrated physician-led medical group has over 1,300 active medical providers with most specialty services represented.

EPIC EHR.

Why you’ll love Vancouver:

Vancouver is a robust, independent city with over 160,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and never-ending recreational activities of the Pacific Northwest. We are home to some of the world’s best mountain biking and wind-surfing locales.

Nationally recognized farm-to-table cuisine, craft microbreweries, and gourmet coffeehouses will keep the most discerning food critic happy.

A thriving arts, theater, and music scene and our 26 colleges and universities attract renowned authors, performers, and speakers.

No Washington State personal income tax if you live and work in Washington.

Position is paid at an hourly rate of $246.10/hr for acute care surgery [general surgery residency] or $259.65/hr for critical care fellowship-trained surgeon.

Possibility of medical license reimbursement and travel/accommodation.

For more information, please reach out: Kim Dianich, CMSR PHR - KDianich@peacehealth.org

PeaceHealth’s community of health care professionals in the Vancouver area include PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital with complete services, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a multi-specialty group serving communities throughout Clark County.

Job Summary

Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of practice of Physician to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Provides professional services to the hospital and its patients.

Essential Functions

Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.

Practice of medicine in accordance with the current standards of care as well as the quality criteria adopted by the clinic.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Accredited School of Medicine Required: . And

Required: . completion of Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty

Experience

Required: Computer experience

Credentials

Required : Licensed to practice as a physician in the State, and board certified or board eligible and

Required : Drug Enforcement Admin Federal Number and

Required : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in clinical management of patients. (Required)

Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. (Required)

Must meet all training requirements for specific department. (Required)

Able to work varied hours; rigorous on-call and call-back schedule. (Required)

Must not be a practitioner excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

Lifting

Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

Bending/ stooping / reaching occasionally.

Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

PeaceHealth has exceptional benefits. (https://careers.peacehealth.org/pages/benefits-culture)

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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