Thoracic Surgeon

Performs professional duties of a Thoracic Surgeon sub-specialist and provides expert medical- surgical care for ambulatory and hospitalized patients.

Makes daily rounds related to assigned patients in the hospital, performs general and special examinations in the field of surgical sub-specialties.

Serves as consultant to other medical services on in-outpatient cases, and to the intensive care unit.

Assumes after hours responsibility for the care of surgical cases and make daily rounds for those hospitalized.

Adheres to the Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations of the Medical Department and assures that work performed is in keeping with established standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.

Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding the medical repatriation of patients.

Participates in and contributes to in-service activities such as lectures, conferences and to keep current on latest techniques, procedures and drug therapy.

Participates in quality Improvement activities.

Supervises the work of staff physicians and interns and provides evaluation to the Chief of the services.

Consults with Anesthesiology regarding the technique of anesthesia to be used.

Participates in Hospital Committee functions as assigned.

Keeps confidentiality of the patient s disease and does not provide any medical summary if not authorized by the Medical Liaison Office and does not release information about patient over the telephone.