Cardiothoracic Surgeon Specialist

4 days ago


Columbia, Missouri, United States Department of Veteran Affairs Full time
Job Summary

Harry S Truman VAMC is seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our team in Columbia, MO. As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with the Department of Veteran Affairs, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Design and conduct comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans, admission orders, discharge summaries, ordering special labs, and radiographic studies
  2. Provide medical education/counseling to patients & their families
  3. Verify, establish, and ensure that identified pre-operative surgical requirements are met, ensure appropriate arrangements have been established for admission, and coordinate inpatient activities on the floor
  4. Primarily responsible for admissions and medical care of patients
  5. Perform bedside procedures including placement of arterial lines, swan-ganz catheters, and central lines, bronchoscopy, changing of tracheostomy tubes, wound care and debridement, thoracentesis, removal of chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, intra-aortic balloon pump, central lines, arterial lines, and drains
  6. Demonstrate ability to diagnose and treat CT surgery patients seen in consultation with other health care providers
  7. Promote patient care programs for the CT surgery patients
  8. Integrates the activities of the CT surgery service with other patient care programs at the facility
  9. Provides education, teaching, and support to surgical residents and fellows
  10. Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) projects as deemed necessary by the department, Quality Management (QM), and/or the Chief of Staff
  11. Participates as a key member of the CT surgery Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure optimized outcomes for all CT surgery patients
  12. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering CT surgical care
  13. Performs complex CT surgeries and procedures on a high-acuity patient population; manages a broad range of CT surgery practice. This encompasses all areas of general CT surgery
  14. Evaluates and treats CT surgery emergencies in the emergency department, inpatient wards, ICU, and operating room
  15. Obtains H&P, and assessment of ongoing patient needs
  16. Orders and interprets routine laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and radiographic tests
  17. Performs diagnostic and stabilization procedures as necessary based on ACLS
  18. Collaborates with respiratory therapy and nursing for airway management and ventilator weaning
  19. Writes orders for laboratory work, medications, and treatments in compliance with hospital policies
  20. Participates in and prepares discharge planning needs for SICU patients through communication with team members, patients, families, and consultants
  21. Documents relevant laboratory data, study results, patient care, pertinent procedures, and patient updates within notes
  22. Demonstrates competence with placement and removal of enteral feeding tubes, central venous catheters, arterial lines, swan-ganz catheters, sutures, drains/tubes
  23. Assists with and performs invasive procedures including central lines, arterial lines, etc
  24. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team using effective communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain interdisciplinary teamwork
  25. Identifies 'at risk' individuals in need of referrals
  26. Maintains accurate, timely medical records
  27. Participates in performance measures through documentation and data collection/reporting
  28. Assists in investigation and documentation of patient issues and concerns

About Harry S Truman VAMC

John J. Pershing Veterans' Administration Healthcare System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

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