Locum Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon
Job Title: Locum Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Washington, NC area
Schedule: 2 Weekends per Month
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon to join our team on a locum basis, providing coverage for 2 weekends per month. As a Locum Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive reconstructive surgical care to patients in need.
Key Responsibilities:
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Patient Consultations: Conduct thorough consultations with patients to understand their reconstructive needs and discuss treatment options.
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Surgical Procedures: Perform a variety of reconstructive surgical procedures including, but not limited to, breast reconstruction, skin cancer excisions and reconstructions, complex wound repairs, microsurgery, and facial trauma reconstruction.
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Preoperative Assessment: Evaluate patients prior to surgery, ensuring they are medically optimized for the procedure and addressing any concerns or risk factors.
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Postoperative Care: Provide diligent postoperative care to patients, monitoring their progress, managing any complications, and ensuring optimal outcomes.
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Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals including oncologists, dermatologists, general surgeons, and allied health staff to provide comprehensive care to patients.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting all patient encounters, procedures performed, and treatment plans.
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Education and Training: Provide education and support to patients and their families, explaining procedures, risks, and expected outcomes. Additionally, contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows as appropriate.
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Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes within the department.
- Inpatient Only
- Strong OR and specialist support (trauma, neurosurgery, general surgery, etc)
- No ICU Duties
- Will not respond to codes
- EPIC EHR
- Complex facial trauma reconstruction, both soft tissue and skeletal (full face upper, mid face and mandible, coverage of cranial defects), both adult and pediatric
- Complex upper extremity trauma reconstruction including soft tissue (tendon, peripheral nerve, and vascular below the elbow, and burns) and skeletal, both adult and pediatric.
- Complex lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction, adult and pediatric.
- General plastic and reconstructive surgery, breast and body
- Complex upper extremity trauma reconstruction and skeletal (distal radius, wrist and hand), both adult and pediatric
Requirements:
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Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
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Board certification or eligibility in Plastic Surgery.
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Valid NC state medical license or willing to obtain and DEA registration.
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Proven experience in reconstructive plastic surgery, with expertise in a wide range of reconstructive procedures.
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Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.