Job Description

Adheres to the medical staff rules and regulations. Provides direct medical and surgical care to patients with neurosurgical disorders and participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) and Father Flanagan's Boys' Home.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides direct patient care within the clinic setting and in the surgery suite during the operative procedure. Ensures administration of high-quality, safe patient care, including functioning as a resource.

Available or has another medical doctor with the same skill set covering for care of the patient 24/7.

Participates in educational programs related to neurosurgery. Provides education to staff related to neurosurgical procedures as requested.

Complies with all policies and procedures at BTNRH including regulatory standards for The Joint Commission and CMS.

Offers suggestions for equipment/supply selection, and evaluation.

Promotes ongoing performance improvement.

Provides input into policies and procedures for surgical areas.

Serves on hospital and system committees as assigned.

Promotes the culture of safety and a non-punitive environment.

Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among disciplines and departments to ensure delivery of quality patient care.

Participates in various medical and hospital committees as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Communicate with patients, families, and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance patient care.

Promote professionalism.

Implement, facilitate and sustain change.

Independently manage multiple priorities.

Utilize the electronic medical record.

Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school required.

Certified/board eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery required.

Possess or be able to attain medical licensure in the State of Nebraska required.

Knowledge of and experience in pediatric/adult clinical practice required.

Able to qualify for hospital staff privileges at Boys Town National Research Hospital and maintain those privileges required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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