GENERAL SURGEON - BUTLER

* Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate.
* Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulator, ethical and surgical standards.
* Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support services.
* Write patient discharge summaries.
* Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
* Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon hospital discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
* Prescribe medications or treatment regimens as appropriate.
* Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiography (x-rays) and advanced imaging.
* Performs standard office duties, including excision, incision and drainage.
* Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
* Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to patients.
* Admit patients for hospital stays and surgical procedures.
* Participate in Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings and Physician committees upon request.
* Other duties as assigned.