Neurological Surgeon -- Neurosurgery -- General-MSOB

Job Summary

Provide diagnostic and surgical services to the patients of the Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. and its affiliates per the terms of the employment contract.

Responsibilities

• Physician will provide care to CAMC patients in the field of Neurosurgery. Compliance with the highest standards of medical art and science will be demonstrated. Care will be delivered in the appropriate setting and coordinated with the staff present at each site. The physician will take the lead in all patient care issues and will be ultimately responsible for the outcome of the encounter. • Physician will provide services on a "full time" employment basis. This may take place in the Neurosurgery Office or at any of the CAMC facilities, as dictated by need. Work activity will be comprised of but not limited to the following professional activity: patient evaluation, management, consultations, office clinic, rounding, operating room, and providing "on-call" services at any of the CAMC emergency rooms. • Physician will provide leadership in the development of CAMC Neurosurgery program. • Physician will collaborate with CAMC purchasing/operating rooms to continuously improve balance of quality and pricing for supplies and implants • Physician will coordinate recruitment of orthopedic staff and will collaborate in other neurosurgery , surgical and ancillary/adjunctive specialties • Physician will collaborate with physicians with patient referrals and call coverage • Physician will provide provider expertise in marketing of programs and will work in support of CAMC Marketing representatives/initiatives • Physician will provide leadership to and supervision of employed neurosurgery staff • Demonstrate willingness to review practice related data from local, regional and national databases and other clinical quality and Value Based Purchasing initiatives to improve processes and outcomes for continuous learning and advancement of care and services • The physician will work collaboratively with the assigned Practice Administrator of the Neurosurgery Group for day-to-day operations • Administratively and daily operations, Physician will report to Senior Vice President for Ambulatory Services and Regional Hospitals, or designee, including Physician Administrator. For practice and professional matters, the Physician will be subject to the authority of the CMO. • Assures duty schedules that provide on-site twenty-four hour coverage for patient care and access to the service. Make necessary changes in the schedule to meet day-to-day patient care demands for safe and appropriate provision of care • Development and implement performance assessment and improvement initiatives including but not limited to, monitoring and reporting compliance with pertinent protocols and evidence-based guidelines and to improve the goals of the individual and collective clinical performance of the program • Direct the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, Policy Manual, evidence-based protocols, guidelines, order sets and clinical documentation tools to support care which is safe, timely, efficient, effective, equitable and patient centered • Act as a liaison for the Neurosurgery program to medical staff and other hospital departments to proactively promote cooperation and effectiveness • Participate with Administration in the development and implementation of the business model, to assure the provision of care which is based on access, cost and quality, including but not limited to accurate and timely documentation, correct coding and revenue cycle improvements • Assure on-going professional development continuing medical education regarding the practice of Neurosurgery • Direct and coordinate all aspects of the neurosurgery program, including but not limited to access, cost and quality outcome reporting • Continue with the provision of patient care services as a practicing clinician/surgeon • Support and implement new technology and quality reporting initiatives, including but not limited to electronic medical records, e-prescribing, PQRS and other initiatives deemed essential • Work with management, staff and providers on creating an environment that promotes high levels of employee satisfaction/engagement and patient satisfaction/experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically, the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost-effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned. Working Conditions Essential: Ability to see Ability to Hear Squatting Crouching and Stooping Hand Coordination Arm Coordination Kneeling Twisting Upper Body Lifting Irregular Loads Ability to sit for 8 hours Ability to stand for 8 hours Ability to walk for 8 hours Ability to lift 75 lbs or more Ability to push 75 lbs or more Ability to pull 75 lbs or more Indoors Explosive Hazards Radiation Confined Limited Spaces Mechanical Hazards Chemical Hazards Fumes/Odors/Gases Airborne Particles Exposure to Body Fluids Electric Hazard Toxic Waste Slippery/Uneven Footing

Education

Credentials

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: General-MSOB

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Ashley B. King ashley.king@vandaliahealth.org