| Surgeon - Burn Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Surgeon - Burn. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Surgeon - Burn along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Surgeon - Burn is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Surgeon - Burn, Surgeon, Staff Nurse - RN - Burn, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Neurology, Surgeon - Orthopedic |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Surgeon - Burn |
| Examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats patients with burns from heat, cold, chemical, or electrical incidents. Performs escharectomy, skin grafting, and secondary burn surgery. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Burn Surgeon, Physician - Burn Surgery, Surgeon Burn Unit |
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| Similar Jobs: Surgeon - Burn, Surgeon, Staff Nurse - RN - Burn, Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Neurology, Surgeon - Orthopedic |
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| Level of Education: Surgeon - Burn Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
