ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

A General Surgeon’s responsibilities include educating patients on their surgical options, preparing patients for surgery and leading surgeries as needed.

Ultimately, you will work with a team of medical professionals overseeing the medical and surgical care of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery
• Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols
• Follow established surgical techniques during surgery
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures
• Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments
• Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care
• Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients
• Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion program

BENEFITS:

We offer benefits for temporary employees!

• Retirement plans catered to your needs – all employees (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Seasonal) are enrolled into our Money Purchase Pension Plan, 401a, which is in lieu of social security contributions. We also offer a 457(b) plan to additional funds to your investments. .
• Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services.

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.