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General Surgeon Full Time, Critical Access Hospital
Omak, WA • Mid Valley Clinic
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Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Overview:

Seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified General Surgeon to join our two General Surgeons at Okanogan County Public Hospital District No. 3 d/b/a Mid Valley Hospital. We are a Critical Access Hospital Level IV Trauma Center located in beautiful Omak, Washington. Our General Surgeons are responsible for performing a wide range of surgical procedures and providing patient care in both emergency and elective situations. Working in a rural hospital often requires the surgeon to handle a broader scope of cases, as there may be fewer specialized services available. This role involves close collaboration with other medical professionals in a rural setting, ensuring high-quality care and improving health outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform General Surgeries:    Conduct a broad spectrum of surgeries, including abdominal, soft tissue, trauma, and emergency surgeries.
  • Patient Care: Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for patients. Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Emergency Response: On Call surgery services for full activation traumas and any urgent/emergent surgical interventions and medical cases as requested by consulting providers.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration:    Work closely with primary care physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care for patients.
  • Outpatient Clinics: Provide consultations and follow-up care in outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care for surgical patients.
  • Rural Health Expertise: Understand and manage the unique healthcare challenges in a rural community, such as limited      resources, patient access issues, and diverse healthcare needs.
  • Community Involvement: Engage in health education, prevention programs, and community outreach to improve public      health awareness.
  • Administrative Duties: Complete necessary documentation, maintain patient records, and participate in hospital meetings or committees as required.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:Medical Degree (MD or DO):   Must hold a valid medical degree from an accredited institution.Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.State Medical License: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a medical license in Washington State.Experience: Preferably 2+ years of experience in a general surgery practice, especially in rural or low-resource settings.Skills: Strong clinical skills in surgery, trauma care, emergency response, and patient management.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in rural or underserved communities.Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.Flexibility and adaptability to handle a wide variety of cases.Key Competencies:Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the medical team.Decision-making: Strong decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure or emergency situations.Leadership: Ability to lead surgical teams and guide patient care in the operating room.Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of the diverse needs and concerns of rural populations.Flexibility: Willingness to take on a variety of roles, often beyond surgery, in a rural hospital setting.

  

Working Conditions:

  • Rural Setting: This position is based in a rural Critical Access Hospital, which may have limited staff and resources compared to urban facilities.
  • On-call Responsibilities:   Expectations in this role is shared call amongst the surgeons during the week and one weekend call rotation per month.
  • Work Hours: Full-time, with potential for irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.

Salary Description
$365K to $472K annual Salary DOE
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