Acute Care Surgeon

Women in Endo; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Acute Care Surgeon to deliver high-quality emergency and inpatient surgical care within our not-for-profit system. This on-site role manages trauma and complex acute conditions, coordinates care with intensivists and specialists, and supports quality and safety initiatives in a collaborative team culture.

You will participate in call coverage, supervise residents and practitioners, and document care in the EMR while adhering to hospital policies and clinical

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in general surgery.
• Completed ACGME-accredited general surgery residency.
• Fellowship in Acute Care Surgery, Trauma, or Surgical Critical Care preferred.
• Active Connecticut medical license.
• ATLS, BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and acute surgical care to hospitalized patients.
• Perform operative and non-operative management of trauma and critical conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
• Participate in call coverage for acute care and trauma services.
• Mentor residents and advanced practitioners.
• Document care in EMR and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
• Engage in quality improvement and protocol development.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about diagnoses and options.

Skills

Acute care surgery

Trauma surgery

Emergency surgical care

Laparoscopic & open surgery

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

ACGME General Surgery residency

Fellowship in Acute Care Surgery/Trauma/Surgical Critical Care

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery

ATLS certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Acute Care Surgeon to deliver high-quality emergency and inpatient surgical care within our leading not-for-profit health system. In this on-site role, you will manage trauma and complex acute surgical conditions, perform operative and non-operative interventions, and coordinate care with intensivists, hospitalists, and specialists. You’ll share in call coverage, mentor residents and advanced practitioners, and contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in a collaborative, team-focused culture.

• Provide emergency and acute surgical care to hospitalized patients
• Perform operative and non-operative management of trauma and critical surgical conditions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans
• Participate in call coverage for acute care and trauma surgery services
• Supervise and mentor residents, advanced practitioners, and clinical staff
• Document patient care thoroughly and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Engage in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical protocol development
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families about diagnoses and treatment options

• Acute care and trauma surgery
• General surgical procedures
• Pre- and post-operative patient management
• Critical care and resuscitation
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Laparoscopic and open surgical techniques
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family communication
• Quality improvement and protocol development

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in Acute Care Surgery, Trauma, or Surgical Critical Care preferred
• Active or eligible medical license in Connecticut
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications