Surgeon jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Surgeon performs surgery to prevent and correct injuries, deformities, diseases or improve patient function, appearance or quality of life. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Being a Surgeon determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. Additionally, Surgeon may provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to a medical director. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • Summary
    • This postion supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of Mercy Medical Center in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
    Job Duties/Essential Functions
    Job Duties
    • Provides professional medical services to patients of Mercy Medical Center including patients of physicians who do not treat inpatients and unassigned/indigent patients who present to the Emergency Department in need of services and medical inpatients of Mercy Medical Center whose attending physician has requested consultation.
    • Obtains and records an appropriate medical history of each patient, including, but not limited to: The patient's chief complaint, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, physical exam, diagnosis, assessment and plan of care.
    • Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.
    • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and clinical examinations in order to assess the medical condition of each patient, including formulating a diagnosis and documenting same in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
    • Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient and documenting same.
    • Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition so warrants and documenting same.
    • Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services rendered to Mercy patients in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
    • Timely reports births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious disease and other information required by law to be reported to governmental authorities.
    • Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
    • Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
    • Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
    • Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
    • Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.
    • Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
    • Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.

    Department Specific Duties
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
    • Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
    • Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.
    Professional Experience
    • 5 years of clinical experience preferred.
    • Previous experience in field of practice preferred.
    Education
    Licensure, Certification, Registration
    • Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required
    • Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.  Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
    Physical Demand Requirements
    • Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
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General Surgeon
  • VohraWound Physicians
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Schedule a Call today directly with our recruitment Team:Click here to Schedule a Call(EASTERN TIME ZONE)Full and Part-Time Positions with Expanding Wound Care Physician GroupGet Your Life Back – No N...
  • 25 Days Ago
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Acute Care General Surgeon
  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of Mercy Medical Center in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Job...
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Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon
  • United States Air Force
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLYThe stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary care phy...
  • 13 Days Ago
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Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon
  • United States Air Force
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLYThe stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary care phy...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon In Central Iowa - 401k Plan
  • Enterprise Medical Recruiting
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Opportunity for a Surgery-Transplant physician in Central Iowa to join one of the largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest.OpportunityAbility to obtain an Iowa state...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Staff Nurse - Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit SNICU - 90%, Days
  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-re...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Caregiver
  • Right At Home
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Right at Home is seeking dependable, compassionate Caregivers to provide companion and personal cares to our clients in ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dentist
  • DOCS Health
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Attention all General Dentists, Endodontists, and Oral Surgeons we are calling on you to work with us providing dental e...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Territory Manager
  • CONMED Corporation
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • CONMED Orthopedics is seeking an ambitious Territory Manager to represent our expansive product portfolio that ranges fr...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Onsite Specialist - Iowa City, IA
  • Stryker
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Work Flexibility: Field-based General Description: Utilizes a wide array of knowledge, technical skills and critical thi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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LTC CNA
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Marion, IA
  • Fields of Opportunities Travelers who take an assignment in Iowa are always in for a treat. Don't underestimate Iowa, it...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Vascular Sonography - Sonographer
  • Trusted Health
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamline...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cardiac Sonography - Sonographer
  • Trusted Health
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamline...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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Income Estimation for Surgeon jobs
$363,386 to $517,542
Cedar Rapids, Iowa area prices
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