Physician (General Surgery)

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert within the specialty area of General Surgery, the incumbent assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all appropriate information related to each case.

Makes preliminary diagnoses, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care in the field of General Surgery or patient referral as required. Provides urgent and emergency care as required. Refers patients to appropriate contract medical or other government facilities.

Responds to acute emergency interventions, working closely in consultation with members of other medical departments. Serves as an expert in the specialized area and assumes appropriate administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - Board Certification: Applicants applying in a specialty must meet one of the following as an approved agency-wide selective factor. This becomes part of the minimum requirements to qualify for the position. Board Certified in the Specialty to which the applicant is applying or Active Registrant of the Board in the Specialty to which the applicant is applying.