Acute Care Surgery ( Trauma/Critical Care)

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Potential involvement in resident education and clinical research

Job summary

The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma is seeking a board-certified Acute Care Surgeon in Springfield, Missouri. This role includes responsibilities in trauma and acute care surgery within a respected Level I Trauma Center.

Join a collaborative team with strong institutional support and opportunities for professional growth. Applicants should have fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required.
• Strong clinical and operative skills across trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU care.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical responsibilities in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and critical care management.
• Collaborate with a group of eight Acute Care Surgeons.
• Participate in resident education, mentorship, and clinical research if interested.

Skills

Clinical and operative skills across trauma and emergency general surgery

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery

Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care

Job description

Acute Care Surgery ( Trauma/Critical Care)

Position Overview

CoxHealth is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon with training in Surgical Critical Care to join our established team at a state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, Missouri. This position includes clinical responsibilities in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and critical care management within a high-acuity tertiary care environment.

About the Practice

• Join a collaborative group of eight Acute Care Surgeons, recruiting a ninth partner due to growth
• Supported by an experienced team of advanced practice providers
• Based at Cox Medical Center South, a large regional referral center serving southwest Missouri
• Broad, high-acuity case mix across trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care

Clinical Excellence & Innovation

• Top 1% nationally in ACS robotic surgery utilization
• Expanding use of minimally invasive and robotic techniques in acute care surgery
• Established clinical pathways and strong multidisciplinary support

Practice Structure

• Balanced schedule across trauma, ICU, and acute care surgery services
• Collaborative call model designed to support sustainability and team-based care
• Efficient operational infrastructure supporting patient flow and care coordination
• Opportunities for involvement in resident education, mentorship, and clinical research are available for interested candidates, but are not required

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required
• Strong clinical and operative skills across trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Why CoxHealth

• Long-standing, respected Level I Trauma Program
• Stable, collegial, and high-functioning surgical group
• Growing program with strong institutional support
• Opportunity for professional growth and program development

Location

Springfield, Missouri offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.