General Surgeon

Chickasaw Nation Health Ada Medical Center  - Oklahoma

Position Overview

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) in Ada, Oklahoma is seeking a General Surgeon to join our surgical team. This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC). The General Surgeon through training will have acquired knowledge and experience related to the diagnosis and preoperative, operative and postoperative management, including the management of complications, in the essential content areas of, but not limited to, alimentary tract, abdomen and its content, breast, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck surgery, surgical critical care, trauma, burns and vascular surgery. This position may require days, evenings, nights, holidays and callbacks.

General Surgeons participate in a minimum of 10 days of call coverage per month. The General Surgeon works collaboratively with surgical, anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, nursing, and other clinical teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care while supporting the Chickasaw Nation's mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Practice Highlights

  • Full scope general surgery practice
  • Comprehensive general surgical and endoscopic care, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures with granted privileges
  • Guaranteed salary structure, not RVU based
  • Integrated care model with ancillary services and APP support
  • Incentive-based call schedule
  • Works collaboratively with surgical, anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, nursing, and other clinical teams

Call Schedule & Coverage

  • Ten call days per month, with an additional call compensated opportunity available based on interest and organizational need
  • All federal holidays observed with clinic closure
  • Typical schedule: three clinic days, one operative day, and one endoscopy day per week

Advanced Technology & Support

  • Fully implemented Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • State-of-the-art imaging including 256 and 64 slice CT scanners and two MRI units
  • 24-hour pharmacy with Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)
  • On-site laboratory and comprehensive ancillary support services

Exceptional Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity (non-RVU based incentive program)
  • Insurance
    • 100% paid medical and dental for physician
    • 95% paid coverage for entire family
    • Federal Tort Malpractice coverage at no cost
  • Generous Time Off
    • 120 hours vacation
    • 13 annual holidays (includes birthday)
    • Unlimited sick leave accrual
    • 80 hours continuing medical education (CME) 
  • Financial Benefits
    • 401K with 5% employer match
    • $3,500 annual CME allowance
    • Receive up to $700 in guaranteed reimbursement for professional society membership dues
    • Oklahoma license cost reimbursement
    • Relocation assistance
    • Student loan repayment options
    • Additional Employee Benefits


Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
  • Board eligible (BE) required, board certified (BC) preferred
  • Active Oklahoma state licensure or eligibility
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care
  • For a detailed list of qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description tab

How to Apply

If you have any questions about this open position or wish to express interest, please complete the form below and upload your CV or resume and cover letter (cover letter is optional). Please enter an email address you check regularly, as this will be our primary method of communication regarding your application and next steps.
Application Form Full Job Description

We are currently looking for a General Surgeon to join our Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) team. This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) in Ada.

 

Supervision

  • The General Surgeon is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Surgery Service.

Responsibilities

  • Adheres to the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) Medical Staff Bylaws and Policies & Procedures.
  • Provides comprehensive care for patients in the General Surgery Clinic during clinic hours.
  • Provides comprehensive inpatient surgical care in medical/surgical unit and ICU.
  • Provides comprehensive general surgery care in the emergency medicine department including arrangement of transfer of patients to another facility and/or physician for testing, consultation, treatment and/or admission when appropriate.
  • Maintains a competent, considerate and objective professional relationship with patients to minimize complaints, dissatisfaction or adverse impact regarding services.
  • Acts as a consultant to other physicians in the hospital, Fast Track Clinic, the outpatient clinics and the emergency medicine department.
  • Provides support, education and guidance to physician assistant.
  • Serves as “on-call” day and/or night.
  • Serves on hospital committees and performance improvement teams as assigned by the Chief of Service or Chief of Staff.
  • Participates in continuing medical education opportunities as required by the Oklahoma Medical Board of Licensure.
  • Treats all patients with respect and maintains a cooperative attitude with other employees to facilitate quality patient care.
  • Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for surgery and special tests.
  •  Responsible for surgical continuity of care and provides timely requests for schedule changes, vacation, sick leave and continuing medical education leave to the Chief of Service.
  • Maintains sensitivity to Native American culture.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must possess and/or be willing to develop and enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential job functions.

Education:

  • Have successfully completed a post graduate residency in General Surgery accredited by the ACGME or AOA and therefore board eligible for certification by the appropriate board. 

Experience:

  • Be able to provide documentation of working in a general surgery setting during the last 12 months.

Licenses:

  • Must hold a current unrestricted licensure to practice medicine.
  • Eligible for a Oklahoma license to practice medicine 
  • Current unrestricted DEA.
  • Active participation and/or completion of the examination process
    leading to Board Certification in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
    or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
  • Must hold a current valid Oklahoma Medical License

Physical Requirements:

  • Position may require long periods of sitting, standing, reaching, lifting and
    bending to perform procedures. 

Work Environment:

  • Work may require the use of surgical mask, gloves and/or eyeglasses. There may be danger of exposure to radiation, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and/or airborne debris.

How to Apply

If you have any questions about this open position or wish to express interest, please complete the form below and upload your CV or resume and cover letter (cover letter is optional). Please enter an email address you check regularly, as this will be our primary method of communication regarding your application and next steps.
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