Physician shall provide clinical services to patients who are appropriate for the scope of thoracic surgery. Under the direction of the Chair, Department of Surgery the Thoracic Surgeon will provide medical and surgical care for patients in the community. Employee will diagnose, treat, and manage malignant and benign Thoracic surgical diseases for patients; position is non-cardiac. Physician will be expected to collaborate with and supervise mid-level providers. Physician can expect to have some involvement with public health education, administration, teaching and research.

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physicians area of specialty and experience. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments, questions to the appropriate management person, and follows administrative policies. The incumbent actively participates in physician program development, tumor boards, department of surgery meetings, M&M meetings, governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.

1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules.

2. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.

3. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example).

4. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.

5. Ability to work independently.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or foreign equivalent (such as MBBS or MBChB), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Experience:

Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred. Completion of an accredited general surgery residency and a Thoracic surgery/Cardiothoracic fellowship. Must be skilled in the management of malignant and benign Thoracic disease.

License(s):

Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.

Certification(s):

Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). If Provider is Board Eligible at time of hire, Certification(s) must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, BLS or ACLS Certification Institute.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Ability to credential through Renowns Medical Staff and/or payor credentialing, as applicable.