Physician (Moonlighter) - Surgery - Jefferson Methodist - Philadelphia

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Job Summary

This role is ideal for experienced surgeons, surgical residents, or fellows seeking to supplement their clinical experience and income. The Surgical Moonlighter will provide patient care in collaboration with attending surgeons, residents, and other healthcare providers, ensuring the highest standards of surgical care.

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Key Responsibilities

Preoperative and Postoperative Care:

• Evaluate and manage surgical patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgery.
• Manage postoperative care, including monitoring recovery and addressing complications.

Assisting in Surgery:

• Provide surgical assistance in the operating room under the supervision of attending surgeons.
• Perform procedures commensurate with the provider's training and privileges.

On-Call Coverage:

• Provide on-call services during assigned shifts to manage emergent surgical needs and admissions.

Documentation and Communication:

• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, including operative notes and progress reports.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans.

Teaching and Supervision (if applicable):

• Supervise and mentor medical students and junior residents when appropriate.
• Participate in educational activities such as case discussions and morbidity and mortality conferences.

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Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited general surgery residency

Licensure and Certification:

• Unrestricted medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Surgery or related subspecialties.
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

Experience:

• Experience in general surgery, trauma, or subspecialty surgical care preferred.

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Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in a broad range of surgical procedures and patient management.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, especially in emergent situations.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered, high-quality care.

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Schedule and Compensation

• Flexible, per diem shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Why Join Jefferson Methodist Hospital?

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a renowned surgical team.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.