Physician -Surgery - General

**Position Announcement: General Surgeon**

We are seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible MD/DO General Surgeon to integrate into our collaborative surgical team at a community hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont. The candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and wound care settings.

**Role Responsibilities

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• Deliver complete surgical management in various contexts, including:
• Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Emergency department interventions
• Perform a range of common general surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
• Hernia repairs
• Cholecystectomies
• Endoscopy
• Appendectomies
• Management of small bowel obstructions
• Colorectal surgeries
• Skin and soft tissue procedures
• Engage in multidisciplinary wound management, addressing both acute and chronic wounds within a Wound Clinic framework.
• Provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management across a spectrum of surgical conditions.
• Utilize advanced operative skills and clinical judgment in all surgical cases.
• Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including:
• Anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• Physician Assistants
• Perioperative and peri-anesthesia teams
• Emergency Department clinicians
• Hospitalists
• Wound Clinic specialists
• Educate patients and their families on:
• Surgical procedures and associated risks
• Post-operative care protocols
• Review and interpret diagnostic tests, taking appropriate action on findings.
• Offer surgical insights for:
• Palliative care initiatives
• Pain management strategies
• End-of-life decision-making support
• Participate actively in departmental meetings.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training initiatives.