Physician -Surgery - General

Position Announcement: General Surgeon

We are seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible MD/DO General Surgeon to integrate into our collaborative surgical team at a community hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont. The candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and wound care settings.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver complete surgical management in various contexts, including:
• Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Emergency department interventions
• Perform a range of common general surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
• Hernia repairs
• Cholecystectomies
• Endoscopy
• Appendectomies
• Management of small bowel obstructions
• Colorectal surgeries
• Skin and soft tissue procedures
• Engage in multidisciplinary wound management, addressing both acute and chronic wounds within a Wound Clinic framework.
• Provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management across a spectrum of surgical conditions.
• Utilize advanced operative skills and clinical judgment in all surgical cases.

Collaborate Effectively with Key Stakeholders, Including

• Anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• Physician Assistants
• Perioperative and peri-anesthesia teams
• Emergency Department clinicians
• Hospitalists
• Wound Clinic specialists

Educate Patients and Their Families On

• Surgical procedures and associated risks
• Post-operative care protocols
• Review and interpret diagnostic tests, taking appropriate action on findings.

Offer Surgical Insights For

• Palliative care initiatives
• Pain management strategies
• End-of-life decision-making support
• Participate actively in departmental meetings.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA Category I regulations regarding bloodborne pathogen precautions.

Qualifications

• Board certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency Program.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
• Active Vermont medical license required (DEA must be secured prior to practice commencement).
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Proven proficiency in surgical techniques and procedures.
• Clean malpractice history.
• Most recent NPDB Self Query Report must be submitted (active within the last 30 days).

Certification Requirements

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility status
• Current CPR certification
• DEA registration
• State License: Must possess an active Vermont Medical License

Additional Licensing Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency program.