Opening For General Surgeon

job description: general surgeon

position title: general surgeon

department: surgery

reporting to: medical director / head of department

position summary

the general surgeon is responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care, including pre-operative assessment, operative procedures, and post-operative management. the role involves managing both elective and emergency cases, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, patient safety protocols, and hospital guidelines.

key responsibilities

1. clinical assessment & pre-operative care

conduct thorough patient evaluation including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic interpretation (x-ray, ct, mri, ultrasound, laboratory reports).

identify surgical indications, discuss treatment options, risks, benefits, and obtain informed consent.

develop individualized operative plans aligned with evidence-based surgery guidelines.

2. surgical duties (intra-operative)

perform major and minor open and laparoscopic surgeries with high technical precision.

ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique and ot safety norms (who surgical safety checklist).

manage intra-operative complications effectively and ensure safe wound closure, hemostasis, and tissue handling.

utilize surgical equipment including laparoscopic systems, electrocautery, staplers, suction/irrigation devices.

3. post-operative management

monitor patients in recovery, icu, and wards for clinical progress and complications.

manage pain control, fluid management, infection prevention, and wound/dressing care.

evaluate and manage post-surgical complications (bleeding, infection, dehiscence, dvt, ileus, etc.).

prepare discharge summaries, follow-up schedules, and patient education.

4. emergency & trauma care

attend emergency calls for acute abdomen, trauma, perforation, obstruction, hemorrhage, and related surgical emergencies.

perform emergency lifesaving procedures such as exploratory laparotomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, wound debridement, and abscess drainage.

coordinate with er and critical care teams for rapid assessment and stabilization.

5. documentation & compliance

maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation including:

pre-operative notes

operative notes

post-operative orders

discharge summaries

ensure compliance with hospital sops, nabh standards, infection control, and medico-legal requirements.

6. interdepartmental collaboration

work closely with anesthesiologists, intensivists, radiologists, and nursing teams to ensure holistic patient care.

participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and integrated care pathways.

7. quality assurance & patient safety

participate in surgical audits, mortality and morbidity meetings, and quality improvement activities.

promote adherence to antibiotic stewardship, infection control protocols, and patient safety guidelines.

continuously upgrade surgical skills and stay updated with new techniques.

8. training & leadership

mentor junior doctors, rmo staff, nursing personnel, and ot technicians.

conduct clinical teaching sessions, case presentations, and contribute to cme programs.

qualifications & experience

mbbs with ms / dnb in general surgery (mandatory).

valid medical license/registration.

experience in open and laparoscopic surgeries preferred.

strong diagnostic ability and decision-making skills.

• Experience

  1 - 3 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  MBBS, DM/Doctorate of Medicine

• Role

  General Surgeon

• Industry Type

  Hospitals / Medical / Healthcare Equipments

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Part Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  3, near Vivian Honda Showroom, Sector No 3, Shree Nagar, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400604