Acute Care Surgeon (Trauma) — Abilene, Texas

MEDICAL ON DEMAND LLc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 429,000 - 563,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

CME allowance

Full benefits: health, dental, vision,

physician retirement plan

Job summary

MEDICAL ON DEMAND LLc is seeking a BC/BE Trauma Acute Care Surgeon to join a regional medical center in Abilene, Texas. The surgeon will respond to ED trauma activations, round on admissions, and manage consults across the full acute care surgery spectrum.

Texas licensure or eligibility is required. The role offers a substantial daily compensation and comprehensive benefits, with a 7 on/7 off schedule and 12-hour call coverage. Relocation and sign-on incentives enhance the package.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in trauma surgery.
• Experience in acute care surgery and trauma activation response.
• Strong clinical skills across ED/inpatient rounds and OR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ED trauma activations.
• Round on admitted patients and perform rounds.
• Evaluate inpatient and ED consults and perform required procedures.

Skills

Trauma surgery

ED activation response

Education

BC/BE Trauma Acute Care Surgeon

Job description

A BC/BE Trauma Acute Care Surgeon is needed in Abilene, Texas to join a regional medical center serving a 24-county area of 400,000 patients — the largest healthcare hub within a 150-mile radius. Both practicing surgeons and fellowship-trained candidates are encouraged to apply. Texas licensure or eligibility required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $2,688 per day
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation and house-hunting assistance up to $20,000
• $2,000 CME allowance
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, and physician retirement plan

Schedule

• Full-time: 14 shifts per month
• 7 days on / 7 days off (shifts begin Mondays)
• 12-hour primary call + 12-hour backup call per shift day
• Physicians covering 7 consecutive days do not need to remain in-house during backup call hours

Clinical Scope

The surgeon will respond to ED trauma activations, round on admitted patients, see inpatient and ED consults, and perform required surgical procedures across the full scope of acute care surgery.

About Abilene, Texas

Abilene is a regional center of higher education and the arts in West Texas, with a population of 120,000 and strong community roots. Known for its warm, welcoming culture, Abilene consistently ranks as a safe, family-friendly city with a low cost of living and short commutes. The area offers university athletics, arts venues, outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit medical community where specialists collaborate closely on complex cases.