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Pediatric Surgeon Opportunity at St. Luke's University Health Network

We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Surgeon to join our team at St. Luke's University Health Network. As a member of our pediatric surgery program, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our young patients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform history and physical examinations of patients
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidence-based medicine
• Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines
• Demonstrate competency in assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated
• Provide regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and their families
• Participate in education of patients and their families
• Evaluate and implement patient healthcare needs
• Perform routine exams and obtain patient histories
• Manage patient treatment programs based on assessment of needs
• Initiate treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures
• Review lab results and plan actions according to results
• Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients
• Coordinate patient care and make referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, etc., as needed
• Collaborate and communicate with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care
• Coordinate patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate
• Teach wellness habits and educate patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems
• Provide information and materials relating to patient healthcare needs
• Maintain knowledge of current medical practices and skills
• Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information
• Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follow appropriate reporting requirements

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Sitting for up to three (3) hours per day; three (3) hours at a time. Standing for up to eight (8) hours per day; eight (8) hours at a time. Walking for up to six (6) hours per day; one (1) hour at a time. Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lifting with assistance, up to 100 pounds. Rarely pushing and pulling patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair or stretcher. Occasionally stooping and bending. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.

Training and Experience:

Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

License and Certifications:

MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.

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