Physician; General Surgery

Overview

Physician (General Surgery). This position is located at the Army Medical Center Madigan, WA.

• A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its affiliated clinics and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis, Washington, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command.
Tacoma is a progressive city of 200,000 nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. The region offers the attractions of larger metropolitan areas, with a hometown feel. World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Emerald Downs Racetrack, Emerald Queen Casino, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Lakewold Gardens, and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad represent a small sampling of the region’s varied entertainment options.

The city offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals and regional shopping centers.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

As a board-certified General Surgeon, incumbent provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with surgical conditions requiring the services of a General Surgeon. Participates in training of surgical residents and contributes to clinical and basic research.

MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Examines, establishes diagnoses, and performs surgery where appropriate for patients with surgical conditions. Assesses and plans therapy for patients in the clinic setting. Provides preoperative diagnostic evaluation, care, and coordination of scheduling for patients requiring operative intervention. Performs major surgical operations to include but not limited to (a) Endoscopy - Therapeutic bronchoscopy of secretions, choledochectomy, diagnostic sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy (including biopsy), diagnostic esophagogastroscopy (including biopsy), laparoscopy, operative and diagnostic;

(b) Head and Neck - Biopsy, partial or complete resection of lesions of the thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, face, scalp, external ear, soft tissues of the face and neck, and lymph node dissection; (c) Chest - Open and closed cardiac massage, pleural abrasion, closed tube thoracostomy, excision, partial or total mastectomies, radical node dissection of neck, axilla, or groin; (d) Abdomen - Repair of hernias, operations on the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals, rectum and anus, kidney, urethra, bladder, uterus, tubes and ovaries and external genitalia;

(e) Extremities - Operations on nerves, ganglia, muscles, tendons and management of simple fractures; (f) Intensive Care Management - Placement and interpretation of arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery lines and management of fluid and electrolyte problems including hyperalimentation; (g) Diagnostic procedures - Introduction of radiological contrast materials in conjunction with operative procedures or assessment of trauma; and (h) Use of mechanical, electrocautery for the excision, coagulation, vaporation and/or repair of tissue.

Utilizes advanced laparoscopic techniques.
2. Provides initial assessment, counseling, and evaluation for surgical options for patients with morbid obesity; identifies patients who may achieve medical benefit from surgical intervention; schedules…