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FT53623 Surgical Oncologist Mobile, AL
ESR
San Diego, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Oncology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Mobile, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/13/19

Surgical Oncologist

Position Type Contract/Temp

Industry Healthcare

Number of Positions 1

Start Date 04/01/2018

Contract Duration 104 weeks

Expenses Paid No

Target Hourly Rate

(paid to split partner) NA/hour

Location Mobile, AL

United States

Travel Percent N/A

Degree MD

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Examines, diagnoses, and treats, by surgical and conservative means, diseases and injuries. Manages surgery services. Related DoD Occupational Group: 260130.

TYPE OF WORK:

Examines, diagnoses, and treats by surgical means, diseases, and injuries. Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews. Examines patient and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required. Interprets test results and evaluates examination findings. Determines procedures for preoperative and postoperative care, such as administering sedatives, prescribing diets, and preparing operative area of patient. Coordinates surgical operation with anesthesiologist. Applies surgical procedures and assists specialists in performing surgery including thoracic, plastic, brain, and orthopedic. Administers and prescribes such conservative measures of treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses.Treats patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhages, and other complications.

Manages surgery services. Formulates plans and procedures for surgery services. Schedules operations and assigns surgeons, nurses, and medical technicians. Directs nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care of patients and operating room techniques. Advises on kind and quantity of supplies and equipment. Coordinates surgery services with other medical activities. Instructs interns and residents in surgical procedures. Serves as consultant on surgery.

Must Haves

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a residency or fellowship in surgery acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, is mandatory.

Current board certification by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Completion of an additional residency or fellowship program in oncology acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, is mandatory.