General Summary:

· Under general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and in collaboration with the managerial team, the position is responsible for providing medical services to the patients of LECOM Health Medical Associates of Erie. Responsibilities include educating patients on their surgical options, preparing patients for surgery and leading surgeries as needed

Main Functions:

· Performing surgical procedures to address various medical needs for their patients

· Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery

· Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment

Duties and Responsibilities:

· 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 precepts of the American Osteopathic Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients

· Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Proven work experience as a General Surgeon or similar role

· Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness

· Superb organization and time management skills

· Excellent decision-making skills and communication

· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

· Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease

· Great management and leadership skills

· Relevant training and/or certification as a General Surgeon

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel so classified.

LECOM Health’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $70 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees with an employer.