Join established Breast Surgery Group
Work in close collaboration with two Breast Surgeons in a growing practice. Time will be split between DePaul Hospital and St. Joseph Lake Saint Louis.
Job Expectations
- See patients for a variety of breast related concerns including those at a higher risk of breast cancer, those with a personal cancer history, breast pain, etc.
- Learn to evaluate and manage patients at a higher risk of breast cancer with supplemental breast screening imaging, risk reducing strategies and annual breast exams.
- Learn to perform genetic counseling and testing in those that are eligible.
- Performs minor in office breast procedures.
- Prescribe medications related to breast health and postoperative care.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervising Physician(s) and in association with hospital staff, assists in the delivery of quality medical care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attends initially a patient in any setting to obtain a personal medical history, perform an appropriate physical examination, and record and present pertinent data concerning the patient in a manner meaningful to the supervising physician.
- Performs various procedures under the supervision of the physician.
- Perform advanced surgical procedures according to privileging credentials.
- Assists the physicians in the hospital by making patient rounds, recording patient progress notes, compiling and recording discharge summaries, and accurately writing and executing orders under the supervision of a physician and with physician.
- Performs independently evaluative and treatment procedures necessary to provide an appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations.
- Facilitates referral of patients to other appropriate community health care facilities, agencies and resources.
- Issues written prescription orders for drugs under the supervision of the physician.
- Assists in the delivery of medical care to the patient by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.