General Surgery Program Director
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 21, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
Program Director for General Surgery residency at Creighton
University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE Creighton University
School of Medicine is seeking a Program Director for our
ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program based in Omaha,
NE. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow a
well-established, robust surgical residency program in the
beautiful city of Omaha, NE and to make a difference by training
new physicians and partnering in our mission of delivering the
highest quality of care and positive outcomes to patients,
families, and the community. Creighton Surgery is one of the most
prestigious and well-established residency programs in the country.
Before learning anything else about Creighton's School of Medicine,
it's important to know the phrase cura personalis. This means "care
for the whole person" - a core Jesuit value that inspires nearly
everything about our approach to developing doctors. Creighton
healthcare professionals are unique in passion and mindset,
contributing to the greater good and making a difference in their
patients' lives.
Opportunity highlights:
- Program Director for Surgical Residency Program of a
well-established at 20+ categorical PGY1-5 program
- Program has full faculty in place including APD
- Position is 0.4 FTE as PD, with remainder in clinical practice
with well-established, local surgical group in any of the following
areas of surgery: general surgery, trauma, acute care surgery, GI,
minimally invasive, bariatric, surgical oncology, endocrine,
vascular, or thoracic surgery.
- Clinical practice via our clinical partner Catholic Health
Initiative (CHI) Health offers various benefits packages which
includes health, dental, life, disability, PTO, retirement plan.
The Program Director must:
- Serve as a role model by espousing the traits of exemplary
integrity and professionalism
- Have at least three years of clinical experience in General
Surgery at an ACGME-Accredited General Surgery Residency Program
training location, with three years of documented educational
and/or administrative experience.
- Dedicate a majority of his or her time to program
administration, evaluation, teaching, resident precepting, and
scholarship.
- Dedicate remaining time to direct patient care with the
presence of residents.
- Must be appointed and remain in good standing to the CHI
Medical Staff.
- Be licensed to practice medicine by the Nebraska Medical
License Board.
- Demonstrate clinical competence as a practicing physician.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care:
- Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
- Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare
teams.
- Provide clear and concise medical information.
- Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to
healthcare.
- Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
- Diagnostic Procedures:
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and
imaging.
- Perform procedures as needed
- Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic
evaluation.
- Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare
professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case
discussions.
- Provide consultative services to other healthcare
providers.
- Quality Improvement:
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement
initiatives.
- Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous
improvement.
- Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
- Compliance:
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
- Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance
requirements.
- Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to
standards.
- Continuous Learning:
- Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and
guidelines. Qualifications
- American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of
Medical Specialty
- A valid and unrestricted state medical license or
license-eligible Pay Range
$250.00 -350.00/ Hour
Keywords: CommonSpirit Health, Omaha , General Surgery Program Director, Executive , Omaha, Nebraska
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