What are the responsibilities and job description for the Level II Trauma Center Seeks 2 Additional Trauma Surgeons To Join Team position at Ascension St. John?
Ascension St John is looking for a Trauma Surgeon for our Level II Trauma Center.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St John to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
- Competitive Pay
- Collegial Group
- Excellent Benefits - Matching 401k, Employer Automatic Contribution, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
