Plastic Surgery - Microsurgery - Lansing, MI
Company: Sparrow Health System
Location: Lansing
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Job Opportunity
Job ID:33463 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description
General Purpose of Job: The
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The Plastic Microsurgeon will be responsible for the treatment and
surgical needs of the patient in reconstructive surgery for
consultation and restoration and repair of post orthopedic flaps,
wounds, burns, post bariatric surgery, Craniofacial repair of
anomalies or traumatic reconstructive needs. Examine and diagnose
patients to identify an abnormality needing treatment either
medically or surgically.
May participate in the partnership between Sparrow Medical Group
and Michigan Medicine Section as a Faculty member devoting 20% of
time will be devoted to teaching and research. It is expected that
you will participate in the education and mentorship of residents
and fellows during the course of their clinical activities and
didactic teaching conferences within the department. You may be
asked to present, on occasion, at the major conferences of Plastic
Surgery.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential
duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to
perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership
has the right to alter or modify the duties of the
position.
- Devote time, attention and energy to providing professional
medical services that are representative of the highest quality,
compassionate medical care that can be provided to Hospital's
patients.
- With respect to assigned clinical responsibilities, reports to
Section Chief Michigan Medical Plastic Surgery and Vice President
Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) or designee.
- In accordance with Physician's Employment Agreement, be
available not less than the required number of hours per week for
patient contact time, call coverage, and other responsibilities as
assigned by Vice President SMG or designee or SMG Board.
- Utilize and conform to the billing, collection and accounting
systems and practices maintained by Hospital and Sparrow Health
System and as designated by the SMG Board.
- Supervise the medical care of those patients of Hospital who
are assigned for supervision.
- Refer patients requiring medically necessary care to an
affiliate of Sparrow Health System, if such services are available
at Sparrow Health System affiliate facility, unless (i) a patient
expresses a different choice, (ii) the patient's insurer requires a
different provider, or (iii) the best medical interest of the
patient demands a different referral in the physician's
judgment.
- Supervise, evaluate and make recommendations regarding office
personnel and actively participate in SMG and practice level
management and operations, including, without limitation,
attendance at SMG all-physician meetings, practice group meeting
and other such meetings related to SMG or Physician's practice
group.
- Assist with the recruitment and development of additional or
replacement physicians.
- Perform such additional services as requested by the Section
Chair of Michigan Medical or Vice President, SMG as well as those
designated by the SMG Board, which are not inconsistent with the
foregoing duties and other terms of Employment Agreement.
- Engage in such educational programs, including teaching
residents, interns and medical students as requested or directed by
the Vice President, SMG as well as those designated by the SMG
Board.
- Complete all medical record entries within a reasonable time
after patient contact and comply with additional requirements
related to documentation and coding, if any, as set forth by
Contract Agreement and Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws; provided that
these deadlines may be extended by Hospital for reasonable time in
light of unforeseeable events such as Physician's illness.
- Participate in the ongoing development of Physician's practice
specialty within Hospital, including assisting in connection with
the development of policies, procedures and protocols and operation
matters in conjunction with the SMG Board.
- Assist as requested by the SMG Board or Hospital in developing,
reviewing and implementing revisions to Hospital's and SMG's
quality assurance, quality improvement and related programs as they
relate to Physician's practice specialty.
- Demonstrate good medical citizenship, which includes the
following:
- Have complete, legible, timely, and appropriately coded
outpatient and inpatient charts and billingdocumentation.
- Exhibit courteous civility in dealing with staff, patients,
families, and peers.
- Exhibit cooperative attitude in dealing with all aspects of
Sparrow Health System.
- Be constructive, creative, and proactive in dealing with issues
that need to be addressed either personally or
professionally.
- Exhibit cooperative behavior in handling telephone messages,
medication refills, call backs to patients, and other activities,
as needed.
- Be cognizant, knowledgeable, and compliant with Hospital and
Sparrow Health System policies on Conflict of Interest and
Corporate Compliance.
- Demonstrate, via action, the ICARE values.
- Be a member in good standing of the Sparrow Medical
Staff.
- Recognize the inherent duty and responsibility to assist in all
aspects of patient care related to Physician's specialty and assist
the SMG Board and/or Hospital's Vice President, SMG in seeing that
these needs are met in accordance with the Sparrow Way
principles.
- Have complete, legible, timely, and appropriately coded
outpatient and inpatient charts and billing documentation.
- Exhibit courteous civility in dealing with staff, patients,
families, and peers.
- Exhibit cooperative attitude in dealing with all aspects of
Sparrow Health System.
- Be constructive, creative, and proactive in dealing with issues
that need to be addressed either personally or
professionally.
- Exhibit cooperative behavior in handling telephone messages,
medication refills, call backs to patients, and other activities,
as needed.
- Be cognizant, knowledgeable, and compliant with Hospital and
Sparrow Health System policies on Conflict of Interest and
Corporate Compliance.
- Demonstrate, via action, the ICARE values.
- Be a member in good standing of the Sparrow Medical
Staff.
- Recognize the inherent duty and responsibility to assist in all
aspects of patient care related to Physician's specialty and assist
the SMG Board and/or Hospital's Vice President, SMG in seeingthat
these needs are met in accordance with the Sparrow Way
principles.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
* Board Eligible/Certified in Plastic Surgery * Fellowship trained
in Plastic Surgery * Medical Licenses in the State of Michigan
Work Experience
* 3-5 years
Education
* MD or DO * Graduate of an approved Plastic Surgery residency
program
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Required: * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be
required to perform the essential duties of the job. * Demonstrate
Physical Dexterity * Is able to problem solve to meet the needs of
the patient Preferred: * Experience of 3-5 years in Plastic Surgery
after Graduation from an approved accredited Fellowship program in
Plastic Surgery.
Sparrow Medical Group (SMG), a multispecialty physician group and
the premier physician organization of Sparrow Health System (SHS),
in partnership with the University of Michigan (MM) Section of
Plastic Surgery, is seeking two full-time, dynamic Microsurgeons to
practice in Lansing, Michigan. SMG is committed to improving access
to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- Six physician practice -
- Two general plastic surgeons
- Two CAQ hand surgeons
- Two microsurgeons
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- New program - great chance to have input on program
development
- Located in the heart of the Great Lakes
- Top performer in quality initiatives
- EPIC EMR-inpatient and outpatient
Position offers:
- Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental
and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME
benefits
- Malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage
Qualifications:
Required qualifications include an M.D. or D.O., successful
completion of an approved Plastic Surgery residency program,board
eligible/certified in Plastic Surgery, and hold or have the ability
to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the state of
Michigan. Evidence of clinical competence is expected.
Qualified applicants may be considered for a faculty position with
Michigan Medicine combined with a clinical appointment with Sparrow
Medical Group. Candidates for faculty positions will satisfy the
criteria to be appointed as a faculty member with demonstrated
excellence in all aspects of the Michigan Medicine tripartite
mission of clinical care, teaching, and research and will show
exceptional promise in academic pursuits and a proven track record
in research. Adjunct faculty positions may also be available to
qualified applicants.
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Job Family
Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements:
Shift
Days
Degree Type / Education Level
MD/DO
Status
Full-time
Facility
Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level
Under 4 Years
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