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Surgery - General Physician
Job in
Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, 95350, USA
Listed on 2026-02-09
Listing for:
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Surgeon, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
General Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgery Associate Physician
Position Overview:
We are seeking highly skilled and dedicated surgeons specializing in General Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as a primary assistant to our Cardiovascular Team during complex heart procedures, providing essential support in the operating room.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in a variety of challenging surgical cases, contributing to patient care excellence within a dynamic clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first assist during cardiovascular and general surgical procedures, collaborating closely with the attending surgeon and cardiothoracic team.
- Assist in the preparation, positioning, and draping of patients to ensure optimal surgical conditions.
- Provide intraoperative support, including handling surgical instruments, managing equipment, and ensuring adherence to sterile techniques.
- Support preoperative and postoperative procedures as required to facilitate patient care continuity.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of surgical protocols, safety standards, and emerging techniques relevant to cardiac and general surgeries.
- Accurately document procedural details in patient records following hospital policies.
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with appropriate surgical residency training in General Surgery and/or Cardiovascular Surgery.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of California.
- Proven experience assisting in cardiovascular and general surgical procedures, preferably in a high-volume hospital setting.
- Excellent understanding of surgical instrumentation, techniques, and safety protocols.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, handling multiple cases efficiently.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, with 8-hour shifts. No overnight calls or rounding responsibilities are required.
- This position involves providing first assist support exclusively during surgical cases at the designated hospital.
- Schedule may include shifts from Monday through Sunday to accommodate surgical case volume.
- This role does not involve administrative duties, office work, or on-call responsibilities.
- All work performed within the operating room setting.
- Opportunity to work with a highly experienced surgical team specializing in complex cardiovascular procedures.
- Continuous professional development through exposure to advanced surgical techniques.
- Competitive compensation package, aligned with industry standards.
- Supportive work environment focused on clinical excellence and patient safety.
- Potential for career growth within a leading healthcare institution.
- Hourly Rate: $1.00 per hour
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