Breast Surgeon

Description

PeaceHealth Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Breast Surgeon at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington--a suburb of Portland, Oregon. 

Love about the practice

• Established, patient experience-focused Breast Surgery Program
• Strong partnership with PeaceHealth Cancer Center, offering a full range of services including access to NCI-sponsored Clinical Trials and Genetic Counseling
• Strong local partnerships that support diagnostics and reconstructive surgery
• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed, Level II trauma center and tertiary, community referral center.
• Epic EHR
• Washington state's #1 healthiest employer. 

PeaceHealth is a Pacific Northwest, not-for-profit health care organization with over 1,300 physicians and clinicians. It was most recently recognized by The Joint Commission on Quality and Patient Safety ranked PeaceHealth #1 in the West and #4 nationally for quality care. 

Vancouver, Washington 

Look any direction and the scenery is astounding! Snow-capped mountains, nationally protected evergreen forests, the waterfall-laced Columbia River gorge, and rugged Pacific-coast beaches – all within a short 90-minute drive. The northwest is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. And against that magnificent backdrop, Vancouver and neighboring Portland, Oregon offer all the best amenities of city living. What makes our area so special? A thriving arts scene, varied professional sports teams, unique neighborhoods, and a wealth of diverse culinary destinations.

PeaceHealth’s community of health care professionals in the Vancouver area include PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital with complete services, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a multi-specialty group serving communities throughout Clark County.

Robust benefits package

• First year salary amount: $406,063
  Salaried position.  Washington State has no state income tax.
• Employment bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Loan Reimbursement (if applicable)
• CME Allowance
• Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness
• Retirement plans

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified MD/DO who has completed an accredited Residency program in General Surgery 
• Fellowship in Breast Surgery preferred
• At least 1-2 years post-training experience preferred
• Interest in growing the Breast Surgery Program, creating important access for local patients
• Leadership experience a plus

If this opportunity resonates with you, please reach out to learn more!

Kim Dianich, CMSR PHR, Lead Physician & Clinician Recruiter - KDianich@peacehealth.org / 360-729-1409

Job Summary

Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of practice of Physician to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Provides professional services to the hospital and its patients.

Essential Functions

• Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.

• Practice of medicine in accordance with the current standards of care as well as the quality criteria adopted by the clinic.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Medicine Required: . And

• Required: . completion of Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty.

Experience

• Required: Computer experience

Credentials

• Required : Licensed to practice as a physician in the State, and board certified or board eligible and

• Required : Drug Enforcement Admin Federal Number and

• Required : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in clinical management of patients. (Required)

• Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. (Required)

• Must meet all training requirements for specific department. (Required)

• Able to work varied hours; rigorous on-call and call-back schedule. (Required)

• Must not be a practitioner excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

• Bending/ stooping / reaching occasionally.

• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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