Thoracic Surgeon in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

Legacy Health

Thoracic Surgeon

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-47811
Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus

Overview

If your skill as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon is matched only by your compassion, you may be an excellent fit at Legacy. We value every member of our community and work together to make life better for others - guided by professionalism, integrity, and, fittingly, a lot of heart.

If this reflects the kind of healthcare environment where you would thrive, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of cardiothoracic surgical care to patients of Legacy Health. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
• Provides “non-trauma” coverage on an “on-call” capacity for Emanuel, Good Samaritan and Tuality Hospitals.
• Provides office follow up of cardiothoracic patients.
• Provides consultation on cardiothoracic surgical issues.
• Participates in Legacy Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement programs as appropriate for clinical practice.
• Participates on relevant committees as requested.
• Participates in community outreach activities regarding Legacy’s cardiothoracic surgery services.
• Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Works with other specialists (radiology, cardiology) to develop a comprehensive Legacy cardiovascular surgery program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
• Completion of general surgery residency.
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery.