GeneralAcute Care Surgeon

Hoag Health the top-ranked health system in Orange County CA is seeking a fulltime general/acute care surgeon to join our growing program in Newport Beach and Irvine CA. Great opportunity to join a growing and nationally ranked organization committed to providing the highest level of care for the community.

As an Acute Care/General Surgeon at Hoag you will work alongside a highly skilled team of professionals dedicated to providing excellent clinical outcomes. Our physicians take a personal approach to patient care treating every patient like family. Join a practice where you can see the life-changing impact of your work this role you will perform a full range of general and acute care surgeries with access to MIS and robotic care. Hoag prides itself on collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of specialized clinicians and supportive dedicated staff who commit themselves every day to provide outstanding results to our patients and exhibit exemplary collegiality and teamwork.

Highlights:

Competitive compensation package inclusive of: Base salary production bonus potential

Comprehensive benefit package: Medical dental vision retirement (401k with match)

Malpractice and tail coverage provided

State of the art equipment and facilities including a new 155-bed hospital in Irvine CA with 11 new Operating Rooms

Access to robot

Comprehensive surgical program: Cardiovascular Neurosurgery Bariatrics Surgical Oncology

Seasoned team of support staff: Nurses technicians administrative team

Duties:

Examining patients to make diagnoses and treat illnesses and injuries; collecting the patients medical history.

Performing surgeries and leading the surgical team.

Keeping charting and patient information up to date with current test results and treatments.

Ordering new tests to be performed by healthcare staff as necessary; review test results to identify and diagnose medical conditions.

Developing treatment plans for patient care including preoperative intraoperative and postoperative plans.

Addressing any of the questions or concerns of the patient or their family.

Aiding patients through the healing process by providing post-surgical care and follow up

Collaborating within a team of other medical professionals.

Providing expert advice to other medical professional regarding complex cases.

Responding to and performing surgery in critical situations.

Adhering to Group policies procedures and objectives ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety environmental and infection control standards.

Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with all federal and state health information privacy laws.

Recording complete timely and legible medical records according to group standards.

Conducting periodic patient rounding as applicable.

Required:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery

Active CA Medical license (unrestricted)

Active CA DEA license

Commitment to providing exceptional patient care

Strong surgical skills manual dexterity hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness

Strong problem-solving analytical communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively able to counsel patients utilizing independent professional judgement.

Ability to work independently and efficiently with all required patient activities and communications.

Ability to observe assess and record symptoms reactions and progress.

Excellent decision-making in emergency cases.

Demonstrates empathy with patients and a reassuring presence.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Must stay up to date on advancements innovations and developments within area of specialty.

Preferred:

At least 3-5 years of surgical experience is strongly preferred.

Hoag:

Hoag Health is a nonprofit regional health care-delivery system in Orange County California. Delivering world-class comprehensive personalized care Hoag consists of 1800 top physicians 20 urgent care facilities dozens of health & wellness centers and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer digestive health heart and vascular neurosciences spine womens health and orthopedics through Hoags affiliate Hoag Orthopedic Institute which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California as well as a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information visit .

Contact:

Steven Yi

Provider Consultant