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.