Assistant or Associate Faculty, Trauma & EGS Surgeon

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Education support

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Parking

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA, seeks a Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at Baystate Medical Center. You will provide comprehensive trauma and acute care services within a respected academic program and teach residents and medical students.

The role offers opportunities for leadership development, collaboration across services, and the chance to advance surgical education within an established program at a regional

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care per ABMS boards.
• Strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality, and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute care surgery at a high-volume Level I center.
• Mentor residents, fellows, and medical students through a faculty appointment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical services.
• Develop elective surgical interests and contribute to program development and education.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Lifelong learning

Quality focus

Education

General Surgery ABMS

Surgical Critical Care ABMS

Job description

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving Western Massachusetts. Our system includes an academic medical center, three community hospitals, and the region's largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.

We are seeking a Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon to join the Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Join a growing, collaborative academic surgical team committed to clinical excellence, surgical education, innovation, and continuous improvement in patient care. This opportunity offers a broad clinical practice, opportunities to develop elective surgical interests, and the potential to grow as an educator and leader within an established academic program.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Join a Growing, Collaborative Surgical Team. Work alongside 9 fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeons and 18 Advanced Practice Providers, collaborating across Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and multidisciplinary surgical services.
• Practice at a High-Volume, Level I Trauma Center. Provide care at the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, with approximately 4,000 trauma activations annually and access to dedicated surgical and critical care resources.
• Develop Your Clinical and Surgical Interests. Maintain a broad Trauma and Acute Care Surgery practice while exploring opportunities to develop elective clinical interests, including complex abdominal wall reconstruction and robotic surgery.
• Teach and Mentor the Next Generation of Surgeons. Contribute to the education and mentorship of general surgery residents, fellows, and medical students through a faculty appointment at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.
• Pursue Leadership and Career Development. Participate in the continued growth of the division, with opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities, contribute to program development, and shape the future of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
• Thrive in a Comprehensive Academic Environment. Join a program that includes a General Surgery Residency, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, AAST-approved Acute Care Surgery Fellowship, and ACGME-approved Surgical Critical Care Fellowship. Additional resources include an onsite simulation lab and an integrated robotic surgery program.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE

• Earn more from day one with competitive compensation and affordable health coverage, including wellness and massage reimbursements.
• Recharge with up to 25 days of PTO in your first year, with additional time accruing over the course of your career.
• Invest in your future with adoption reimbursement assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources.
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan with a company match and annual employer contributions.
• Support life beyond work with first-time homebuyer assistance and free financial coaching.
• Prioritize your well-being with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Customize your coverage with a wide range of voluntary benefits.
• Enjoy added peace of mind with company-paid basic life insurance.
• Benefit from convenient parking at select locations.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness strengthens the care we provide to our patients and communities. We are committed to equitable policies, practices, and procedures that promote opportunity and inclusion and help build a workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care through the appropriate American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member boards. Strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality, and lifelong learning.

COMPENSATION: Base Salary Range: $400,000-600,000

The compensation range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

To learn more about Baystate Health and living in Western Massachusetts, visit ChooseBaystateHealth.org. Connect with us on Facebook at Baystate Careers.

CONTACT

For More Information, Please Contact

Dr. Edward Kelly

Chief, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care

C/O Ariana Caradiaz, MBA, CPRP

Phone: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Baystate Health participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment, or continued employment. An Employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.