Surgeon - Pediatric jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Overview

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We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Responsibilities

Ready for a change?  No trauma and No academic responsibilities

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a large community healthcare system in New Mexico seeking a full-time Pediatric Surgeon to join our dynamic Children’s Program at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.  Join our team of 3 surgeons and 2 Advanced Practice Practitioners who provide a wide range of surgical care to our pediatric patients including abdominal, thoracic, minimally invasive, cancer care, soft tissue, neonatal and congenital cases. 

Dedicated to family-centered Care, the Children’s Center at Presbyterian encompasses both inpatient and outpatient services for specialty pediatric care.  Our dedicated pediatric intensive care, pediatric inpatient unit, NICU and thriving multispecialty clinic are all co-located at our flagship campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

• Vital program in an established and growing dynamic fully integrated non-profit healthcare system
• 24x7 hospitalist services for each NICU, PICU and pediatric units for 116 beds combined
• Thriving multispecialty clinic setting provides pediatric cardiology, endocrinology, ENT, GI, Nephrology, Neurology, Surgery, Behavioral Medicine, Pulmonology, Hematology/Oncology, and Chronic Care.
• Radiology, Anesthesiology and Pathology are also on site on the hospital campus.
• Systemwide EPIC electronic medical record system with dedicated onsite support
• Pediatric urgent care services staffed with pediatricians and pediatric nurses.

We are seeking a Pediatric Surgeon to join our team.

SummaryProvides comprehensive care services for pediatric surgical patients. The Pediatric Surgeon leads the care team in providing efficient and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

* Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes of pediatric surgical patients. This care will be delivered by interdisciplinary team members to assure high quality patient care and outcomes. * Manages the physician/patient relationship, working to assure patient and family satisfaction with care. * Participate in system-wide health management initiatives. * Provide input into the practice site's financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues. * Assist in the development and implementation of clinical and service standards. * Receive and resolve patient complaints. * Participate in the recruitment and replacement of other providers. * Consults with and advises other providers regarding optimal and cost-effective treatment of pediatric surgery patients. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in services, and workshops. * Works to assure patient satisfaction with care.* Participates in team and multispecialty group meetings.* Provides input into the practice site's financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues.* Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes within the assigned facilities.* Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.* Assists in leading the Advanced Practice Clinicians in delivering appropriate patient education/care * Performs other functions as required.

Position Type

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000

Qualifications

MD/DOBC/BE Pediatric SurgeryNM Medical License

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throuhout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of-living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

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