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Breast Surgeons needed in Central Alabama
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Breast
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/08/21
Breast Surgeons needed in Central Alabama

Opportunity Profile:
  • 100% Breast Surgery practice in Central Alabama
  • No General Surgery responsibilities or ER call
  • Patient population > 15,000.
  • Board certified in Surgery, preferred fellowship in SSO or ASBS.
  • Willing to train new grad in ultrasound guided and stereotactic guided procedures.
  • EMR in place: MediTouch by health Fusion.
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 attestation completed successfully.
  • PQRS through ASBS clinical registry.
  • 5 exam rooms with adequate space for expansion
  • Fully staffed at this time for 1 physician.
  • Plan to add additional staffing as needed upon hiring second physician.
  • Use Hospitalist for medical care post operatively
  • Block scheduling
  • Full clinic day = 30-40 patients.
  • If patient needs a biopsy, they do it same-say in-office so their patient numbers are not as high as some practices.
  • Thyroid biopsies and thyroid aspirations are not required of the new surgeon.
  • Procedures in-office: ultrasound, stereotactic biopsies, aspirations, incision and drainage, some minor excisional surgery with local anesthesia
  • Payer mix: 60% Blue Cross, 30% Medicare, 5% United Health Care, 5% all others.
  • Do not accept Medicaid.
  • Do take AL Breast & Cervical Early Detection Program with the Department of Health
  • Rounds required only on post-operative patients for discharge management.
  • No unattached or general surgery call.
  • Would anticipate call coverage of personal patients with cross-coverage schedule worked out for vacation/out-of-town times.
  • Genetic testing and BRACA testing available when indicated.
  • In-office diagnostic breast health including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, stereotactic (Intact Breast Lesion Excision System) and ultrasound guided biopsy, balloon insertion for accelerated partial breast irradiation (Mammosite and Contura)
  • On-site radiologist
  • Walk into volume in this highly respected practice, multi-state referral base with a patient population in excess of 12,000.
Compensation/Benefits:
  • Collection guarantee
  • Pathway to partnership
  • CME paid time off
  • Malpractice, Medical and Dental covered at no cost
  • 3 weeks of vacation per year
  • Dues paid for professional membership
  • A great partnership opportunity with huge potential!
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