General Surgeon Salary in Boston, MA

We are pleased to announce, in partnership with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Mass Eye and Ear is expanding services to Somersworth, NH. Ranked #4 in the nation for ear, nose, and throat care and #1 in New England, Mass Eye and Ear is searching for the right physician candidate to join our new facility in Somersworth, NH to provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care, treating disorders of the ears, nose, and throat and specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of upper respiratory illnesses, allergies, and sleep medicine. Our team of board certified surgeons is complimented by a physician assistant, audiologists, and an audio technician offering sophisticated audiologic/vestibular and hearing aid services.Located on the beautiful Seacoast of New Hampshire, we are an hour drive south to Boston and north to Portland. In 2021, US News & World Report, ranked NH as the fourth best state to reside. The Seacoast region, with its natural beauty, history and easy access to many outdoor activities, is one of the most desirable areas to live in New Hampshire. Lifestyle in the Seacoast encourages a true work/life balance. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear, both affiliates of Mass General Brigham, are committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine.Qualifications ExperienceGeneral/Comprehensive Otolaryngologist. New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome to apply. Special interest in otology, head and neck surgery, and pediatrics encouraged.Qualifications - ExternalBC/BE in OtolaryngologyEEO Statement WDH & MEE are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs

The Trauma Outreach Manager (TOM) is a Registered Nurse with an expertise in the management of the trauma patient and trauma systems. The TOM reports directly to the Nurse Director, Trauma and Burn Program. This position serves as a central point of reference for information about all patients transferred into our program from the field as well as outside facilities. This individual will guide the development of administrative and clinical aspects of the program as it relates to our relationships with EMS agencies and outside facilities. S/he will be directing and/or collaborating with a diverse range of internal and external contacts, ranging from pre-hospital providers, patients/families, care improvement consultants, nurses, surgeons, and other care providers and multidisciplinary specialists, as well as medical directors. The scope of the position includes knowledge of: Commonwealth of MA EMS trauma entry and transport guidelines, complex trauma and burn patients, organization and integration of individual hospitals into the regional and state trauma system and quality and safety programs. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.Provides an environment for optimal interfacility (contract and non-contract referral centers) clinical management and transfer of trauma patients. Ensure an efficient system for the transfer of trauma patients from contract and non-contract hospitals to the BWH trauma centerCollaborate with identified clinical and administrative leadership at contract and non-contract referral centers to develop joint protocols for optimal care.Develop, implement and evaluate approved policies, procedures and standards of care necessary for the delivery of excellent patient-focused care across the continuum of care from injury to definitive care. In conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director and Nurse Director, responds to change in clinical practice by planning, designing, implementing and evaluating guidelines, protocols and standards in the management of trauma and burn patients. Promote an environment that is sensitive to the culturally diverse needs of patients and their families. Provide feedback to all EMS transporting agencies and referral centers on trauma and burn patients transferred to the BTS service at two points in time: initially within - 72 hours of transfer, and then upon discharge from the BWH. Liaise with emergency medical services and pre-hospital providers to assess and provide critical clinical feedback on pre-hospital care to inform future care guidelines and pre-hospital care protocols and identify educational programming needsParticipate in a Multidisciplinary Peer Review and Trauma Executive Committees at the referral centers and at BWH .Maintain knowledge of the external regulatory agency (American College of Surgeon and Department of Public Health Commonwealth of Massachusetts) requirements for verification and designation of trauma centers. Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs based upon assessed learning needs of patients, families, and staff.Complete an initial educational gap analysis for MD's, RN's, Paramedics and EMT's at or associated with contract referral centers regarding the clinical management of trauma patients. Develop and deliver educational programming to address needs identified by the gap analysis for audiences including but not limited to physicians, nurses, and pre-hospital providers.Conducts educational programs as directed by needs assessment and clinical and administrative recommendations from the outside facilities. Coordinates internal and external Trauma Grand Rounds and other CME/CEU offeringsSupports the development of program-based injury prevention activities with analyses of commonly applied datasets, such as trauma, state or MA Department of Public Health, and nationally based (National Trauma Data Bank, as an example)Assists Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator with program planning and presentation as needed Leads and participates in the development and ongoing evolution of the trauma quality and safety program. In conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director and Nurse Director, evaluate the outcomes of patient care including care delivered prior to arrival at BWH and provides constructive, respectful feedback to pre-hospital and transfer hospital providers.Provide concurrent collection of patient care quality metrics for inclusion in the assessment of quality outcomes on all trauma patients. This includes following assigned cohort of patients through hospitalization, identifying hospital events as defined by the NTDB and internal quality filters, query providers regarding opportunities for improvement and assist in patient case write ups for faculty review at monthly interdisciplinary Peer Review conferenceUnder the direction of the Trauma Medical Director and Nurse Director establish corrective action plans for quality metrics that have been identified as failing to meet established standards of care.Provide quarterly reports to Trauma Workgroup summarizing: i. clinical activities specific to the contract referral centers ii. quality metrics specific to the contract referral centersSupports the activities directly related to the processes required to maintain American College of Surgeons Level I Trauma Verification and American Burn Association Burn Center Accreditation at BWH. Demonstrates accountability for ongoing personal/professional developmentMaintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practices.Identify own learning needs and goals, and design a plan to meet them.Participate in activities on state, regional, and national levels that foster peer support and networking.Fulfill professional role through involvement in professional organization activities, presentations, and publications.Note: This role requires travel to referral facilities, as well as occasional early or late meetings and weekend meetings to accommodate clinician and community stakeholders' schedules.Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:§ Bachelor's Degree required and Masters degree in health-related field preferred (will consider candidates matriculated into Masters Program); current Massachusetts RN licensure required§ 5 years of recent clinical experience in Emergency or ICU nursing required§ Database management and analysis experience preferred§ TNCC certification required within 6 months of hire; TNCC instructor required within one year of hire§ ATLS coordinator certification within one year of hire required (training offered at BWH)§ Experience in health care and patient safety quality measurement, reporting, and improvement preferred§ Experience working in a large and complex health care organization preferred§ Competence with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, are required for this position; candidate must be able to produce presentation materials including PPT slides and Excel spreadsheets.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: § Knowledge of current professional nursing theory, practice and skills with particular emphasis on the area of trauma and emergency surgery.§ A demonstrated ability to fully participate in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of guidelines, protocols and standards of care for trauma patients. § Provide education to clinicians at the referral facilities to include clinical applications, systems development and transfer priorities. § Highly motivated, independent and capable of performing in a complex environment; strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry projects through to completion. § Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of clinicians and administrators.§ Strong organizational skills§ Is knowledgeable and compliant in all hospital, State and Federal regulatory requirements, including hospital policy and procedures (where applicable to the performance of the job), Joint Commission, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). § The role will require occasional travel to referral facilities for onsite presentations, Grand Rounds, or consult visitsEEO Statement Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:Under the direction of the practice manager, the Patient Services Coordinator III functions within the ambulatory practice coordinating administrative, research, and academic functions for a complex surgical with supporting administrative responsibilities. Assists with the effective management of the surgeons' daily operations. Coordinate all ambulatory procedures across six surgeons and three APPs at two locations and urgent access program initiated as a joint venture between the DOS, DGIOS, IMA and ED.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a PSC I and II:• Schedules patient office appointment using Epic including scheduling for more than one facility; coordinates appointments with those of other consulting physicians or primary care physicians as appropriate.• Schedules for Urgent Access APP including ambulatory procedures and consults. • Schedules all ambulatory procedures across six surgeons and three APPs at two locations.• Registers new patients over the telephone or on day of appointment, obtaining all necessary information in a courteous manner; creates office medical records for new patients; follows-up prior to patient appointment to ensure that patient is registered in EPIC and enters external referrals into EPIC. • Retrieves medical records prior to patient appointment; ensures that all necessary laboratory and radiological test results and medical records are received from within and outside of MGH, and properly filed prior to patient's office visit; is knowledgeable in the use of computer applications needed to obtain above information.• Answers patient/family questions regarding appointments, surgical procedures, and pre-operative instructions as appropriate.• Arranges for interpreter services as needed prior to patient appointment.• Places reminder telephone calls to patients 1-2 days before scheduled office visits. Ensures correct documentation in EPIC and prep instructions sent via PG in advance of office visits. • Places reminder telephone calls to patients 1-2 days before scheduled surgical procedures. Ensures correct documentation in EPIC and prep instructions sent via PG in advance of procedures. • Ensures that all demographic data in patient medical record is current, complete, and validated.• Consistently ensures that referral forms are obtained from patients or primary care physician's office prior to patient's office visit and enters external referrals into EPIC.• Schedules follow-up appointments and laboratory or radiology testing in a timely and courteous manner; prepares appropriate requisition/paperwork and arranges for specimen retrieval as necessary; ensures that any necessary follow-up is scheduled at the appropriate time in the future. Uploads relevant external records and imaging.• Schedules surgeries, pre-admission testing, and admissions; completes, delivers, and files all associated paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.• Is knowledgeable in the use of the MGH OR Scheduling Computer System-EPIC Optime and troubleshoots, as necessary.• Consistently ensures that patients/family complete Consent for Surgery forms.• Consistently provides patients/family with copies of surgery instructions for appropriate institution/type of admission. • Provides patients/family with time of surgery and reviews any pre-surgical instructions in a courteous and timely manner via phone call and PG.• Contacts patients' insurance companies in a timely manner to obtain pre-certification for surgery, as necessary.• Proofreads, and edits and manages physician's EPIC notes/consultation letters ensuring that letters are sent to referring physician for each patient encounter and within 1-2 days of patient visit.• Performs CPT or ICD-10 coding as required for OR scheduling case information.• Responds to requests from billing service or third-party carriers for information, corrections, etc.• Re-schedules any canceled appointments or surgeries in a timely manner.• Responds to requests from physicians' offices, family, or government agencies for letters of medical necessity, letters to schools, copies of medical records, etc. as necessary.• Updates spreadsheet / database of surgical procedures performed on a weekly basis according to requirements of physician.• Schedules follow-ups clinic visits and follow up imaging for patients from Follow Up /Imaging WQ in EPIC in a timely manner. • Manages the EPIC referral WQs in a timely manner. • Retrieves and returns hospital medical records for physicians for research, signature, billing, etc. as needed.• Contacts Emergency Department and surgical residents as appropriate to provide information regarding patients arriving in Emergency Department, as necessary.• Coordinates the scheduling of multiple appointments using multiple systems or resources.• Investigates and resolves issues relating to and arising from the referral and/or billing process, which interrupts the delivery of care to a patient or the reimbursement for services rendered. Addresses patient questions, complaints, and concerns.• Possesses a thorough knowledge of all HMO, managed care, other third-party insurers, and available patient financial services/resources.• Assists in resolving identified issues, working collaboratively with practice management. Implements resolutions.• Coordinates complex workflow and multiple schedules for surgeon to insure an efficient daily operation. Troubleshoots workflow issues as needed. • Completes FMLA/VNA/Disability forms and return to work forms for provider.• Order non-RX patient supplies as needed.• Assists with special projects as required. Projects may include such topics as obligations to insurers, hospital issues of compliance and/or Operations Improvement Initiatives.• Schedule meetings, conference calls and appointments surgeons as requested.• Special projects as assigned by Practice Manager, Director and / or Division Chief.Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required; college education preferred Minimum of 5 years work experience in medical group practice, billing and/or managed care setting required.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:• Demonstrated experience to interface with various levels of the practice, especially with the knowledge and issues related to manage care.• Thorough knowledge of Epic system modules (Cadence, OpTime) and its features, electronic medical record modules and transition to Book It with all system features, as applicable.• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with limited supervision, resolve issues, be organized, attentive to detail and achieve outcomes within the team.• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.• Effectively interacts with all levels of management.• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA Confidentiality and Privacy policies.• Demonstrates an understanding of Disaster protocols to include fire, safety, code calls, per the mandatory training, as outlined by MGH and JCAHO guidelines.EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Instructor, Division of Thyroid Surgery. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear is a subspecialty acute care hospital and a regional referral center for all New England and is a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare organization.This full-time position is to support clinical otolaryngology efforts in our Thyroid Surgery Division. The position will be based at 243 Charles Street.The candidate should have a commitment to teaching and mentoring otolaryngology residents and medical students. This position includes a full time appointment at Harvard Medical School at a rank appropriate to the candidate's level of scholarship with the possibility for academic advancement.Qualifications The ideal candidate will have completed fellowship training in Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery.EEO Statement At the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, our goal is to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment and we continually strive to create a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff. Minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Mass Eye and Ear Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a highly-trained clinician with a strong interest in leading the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Mass Eye and Ear is a subspecialty acute care hospital, a regional referral center for the entirety of New England and, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare organization.Qualifications The ideal candidate will show a strong commitment to providing high-quality clinical care, expanding our research efforts, and training the next generation of Otolaryngologists and Facial Plastic Surgeons. This position includes a full-time appointment at Harvard Medical School at a rank appropriate to the candidate's level of scholarship with the possibility for academic advancement.EEO Statement At the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, our goal is to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment and we continually strive to create a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff. Minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*Reserved for Preselected Candidate*The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Instructor, Division of Rhinology. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear is a subspecialty acute care hospital and a regional referral center for all New England and is a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare organization.This full-time position is to support clinical otolaryngology efforts in our Rhinology Division with patient care including tertiary nasal sinus disorders and skull base and orbital pathology while working with colleagues in the divisions of Facial Plastics, Head and Neck, and the MGH department of Neurosurgery. The position will be based at 243 Charles Street with expectation for additional patient care within the Mass Eye & Ear regional satellite community.Qualifications The ideal candidate will have completed ARS recognized fellowship training in Rhinology, have interest in helping to expand our endoscopic skull base program, and actively participate in research with expectations for achieving external funding. The candidate should have a commitment to teaching and mentoring otolaryngology residents and medical students as well as rhinology fellows. This position includes a full time appointment at Harvard Medical School at a rank appropriate to the candidate's level of scholarship with the possibility for academic advancement.EEO Statement At the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, our goal is to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment and we continually strive to create a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff. Minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Instructor, Division of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear is a subspecialty acute care hospital and a regional referral center for all New England and is a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare organization. This full-time position is to support clinical otolaryngology efforts in our Facial Plastics Division. The position will be based at 243 Charles Street.Qualifications The ideal candidate will have completed fellowship training in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. The candidate should have a commitment to teaching and mentoring otolaryngology residents and medical students. This position includes a full time appointment at Harvard Medical School at a rank appropriate to the candidate's level of scholarship with the possibility for academic advancement.EEO Statement At the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, our goal is to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment and we continually strive to create a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff. Minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Mass Eye and Ear is a subspecialty acute care hospital, a regional referral center for New England, and a member of Mass General Brigham. For nearly 200 years, Mass Eye and Ear has been a world leader in otolaryngology. The hospital is home to the largest group of clinical and research faculty from the Harvard Medical School Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is consistently recognized as a top hospital in the nation for its ear, nose and throat care. The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is one of the largest departments of its kind nationwide. More than 70 physicians representing all subspecialty areas of otolaryngology are staffed at 15 locations in the greater Boston area.Qualifications We are actively recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Otolaryngologist to work in our Stoneham practice treating a broad range of otolaryngologic disorders. Our goal is to deliver the best health care in a safe, compassionate environment and we continually strive to create a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants should have a strong commitment to providing high-quality clinical care and treating a broad range of otolaryngologic disorders. New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome to apply.EEO Statement Our goal is to deliver the best health care in a safe, compassionate environment and we continually strive to create a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus of $750, making it a great opportunity to join the BWH - MGB team!GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Brigham and Women's Hospital is dedicated to:• serving the needs of our local and global community• providing the highest quality health care to patients and their families• expanding the boundaries of medicine through research• educating the next generation of health care professionalBrigham and Women's Hospital is committed to putting every Patient First. Every employee plays a role in providing a positive impact on patients and the care they receive at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Your work will be distinguished by the delivery of high-quality and safe patient care, respect and dignity in all interactions with patients, families and colleagues and by customer service excellence.All employees are expected to embrace this commitment and demonstrate behavioral competencies in the following areas:People: Focus on serving the community through collaboration and respectSelf Management: Accountability, professionalism and commitment to growth and developmentOrganization: A commitment to quality, service and exceptional performance Meeting these expectations is key to the success of your department and the organization.This job description includes:• General expectations for the position• Addendum A - BWH Behavioral Competencies• Addendum B - Job Specific Tasks and ResponsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Actual job duties may vary by department (see Addendum B for more detail)• Perform entry level administrative skills under general supervision.• Answer and transfer telephone calls.• Schedule and register patients for appointments/procedures, confirm appointments/procedures, prepare for patient visit by providing patient with all necessary information and completing all necessary tasks.• Receive patient at arrival, verify and obtain all necessary information, and ensure forms are completed.• Ensure all billing/fiscal information is completed and submitted after visit, including collection and daily reconciliation of any co-payments.• Assist with training and orienting staff as needed.• Provide cross coverage as needed.• Assist with special projects as directed.• Follow HIPAA guidelines for the management of patient privacy and confidentiality.• Other duties, as assigned.The Practice Assistant II acts as the front door to our busy general surgery practice. The role is part of our New Patient team, focused on answering incoming phone calls from patients and referring providers, as well as managing various referral inputs (Epic, fax, etc.). This person is responsible for scheduling appointments, using a scheduling system for support, and directing questions to the designated coordinator when needed. - Work as part of a team of 4 in scheduling new patient appointments according to specialty, condition, and preference.- Calls may consist of a variety of questions and scheduling factors including the patient's preferred location, surgeon, day and time, or procedure type. For more complex situations, the scheduler must partner with the patient to find the best option for their care. - All employees are expected to always put the patient first. - Verifies demographics, insurance and reason for appointment/laterality at time of the appointment.- Refers patients to Patient Service Center (PSC) or departmental designee as warranted.- Work collaboratively with the administrative team to assist with appointment slots when there is limited availability.- Use the Automated Call Distribution (ACD) phone system to field calls from patients in an expedient and professional manner to schedule new appointments. This system will be used for all calls taken by the team. - Request records when needed prior to new patient appointment date.- Use dedicated 'admin' time throughout the day to handle items such as requesting records, communicating to the team, following up on emails, and attending regular team meetings and trainings.- The individual can expect to work onsite for 1 month prior to moving to a hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in office). Computer should be provided by employee and appropriately encrypted if they wish to work remotely.Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GED required; post-high school education preferred.Minimum two years of applicable work experience required.Additional training in office systems preferred.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Knowledge of practice operations and standards.Understanding of procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.Ability to use phone system (answer and screen calls, put on hold), answer routine questions, and give routine information.Ability to interpret information as appropriate, answer routine questions in the most professional manner, and communicate in a professional, courteous, clear, and concise manner.Ability to manage work processes in a neat and orderly way and to sort and alphabetize.Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.Ability to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively in writing (via e-mail, memo, or interoffice note) and to take complete and accurate messages.Ability to type and enter data at an entry level. Entry level understanding of applicable systems.Understanding of the appropriate use and importance of related forms.Basic understanding and use of medical terminology.Basic comprehension of insurance types and referral process.Basic comprehension of registration and fiscal information.Knowledgeable and compliant with all hospital, State, and Federal requirements (where applicable to job performance), including policy and procedures with The Joint Commission and HIPAA.WORKING CONDITIONS:Hospital based ambulatory practice. Normal patient environments where there are some exposures to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, needle, and blood products.HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.EEO Statement BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

We have a great opportunity for an animal surgeonto join our Cardiovascular Physiology Core team in Brigham and Women's Hospital. This role provides sophisticated surgical and physiology expertise to client studies, to ensure successful preclinical study outcomes. This role requires a strong command of animal (rodent) anatomy, general animal welfare, anesthetic management, pre-op and post-operative care associated with survival and no survival surgery. The right candidate should also have familiarity with imaging equipment such as ultrasound and MRI. The surgeon should be able to support the Core team as needed for general operations and be able to perform all relevant surgical and other technician duties assigned.Our work in developing new therapeutics and establishing novel animal surgical and non invasive models has had an incredible impact across academia and industry over the past decade. Core skillsPerforming routine cardiac surgical procedures like thoracotomy, myocardial infarction, ischemia reperfusion, aortic constriction in rodents.Performing ex vivo work including heart perfusion and Langendorff. Performing in vivo catheterizations for measurement of vascular and chamber pressure in cardiovascular rodent models.Learning/developing new rodent surgical techniques to support novel animal model generation such as UUO or mini invasive techniques to probe cardiopulmonary dysfunctionPerforming routine procedures including pump placement and parenteral injections.Familiarity with renal, inflammatory and vascular pathologies and corresponding model development.Demonstrating subject matter expertise and proficiency in experimental surgery, anesthesia/analgesia techniques in rodent species with documented success in recovery procedures and post-operative care.Recognizing technical issues and developing corrective and preventive actions.Communicating, collaborating and consulting with veterinarians, peers and scientific investigators on best practice, optimization and production of in vivo, surgical models.Administering veterinary health care and postoperative monitoring as needed by BWH IACUC guidelines.Providing oversight of Core surgery facilities and maintaining Core surgery areas in a compliant state.Providing guidance in the design, preparation and execution of surgical research studies.Presenting study results and communicating appropriate scientific information to colleagues and peers.Reviewing and authoring technical documents for in vivo procedures and administering in vivo training.Mentoring team members and training clients who want to train on surgical skills.Supporting the Core with occasional weekend calls.Enhancing scientific/technical knowledge through lab-based practicums and reviews of advanced scientific literature.Qualifications Education/Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (preferably Animal Science) or equivalent experienceProven experience with survival and non-survival surgery in rodentsCertified by AALAS at the LATG/RLAT level preferred (not required)Experience:Five or more years' experience in animal model development and surgery (using regulated species, primarily rodents) in an academic or industry setting.Exemplary animal handling skills.Exemplary communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills.Highly self-motivated, driven to excel, ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities and projects.Exhibits adaptability/flexibility to effectively work in an environment with changing priorities and urgency for project completions.EEO Statement BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.