Locums Surgical Critical Care Physician

Health Here; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel and housing covered

Competitive pay

Healthcare consultant support

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a trauma surgical critical care physician to provide round-the-clock trauma services at a Level II facility. The role includes night and day 12-hour shifts, with responsibilities for trauma alerts, patient safety, and multidisciplinary consultations.

Candidates should be board-certified in surgical critical care with ATLS certification and experience in high-volume trauma settings. The position involves 7–10 shifts per month and requires independent, decisive action to

Qualifications

• Board-certified in surgical critical care.
• ATLS certification.
• Experience in trauma settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma care to patients at a Level II trauma facility.
• Participate in consultations and ensure patient safety.
• Manage patient census and trauma alerts per shift.

Skills

Trauma management

Critical care knowledge

Independent work

Job description

This role offers opportunities for both night (7 pm - 7 am) and day (7 am - 7 pm) shifts, each lasting 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Managing a patient census of 10-25 on average, with 0-10 GS consults per shift, at a Level II trauma facility.
• Handling approximately 3.8 trauma alerts daily, requiring ATLS certification.
• Double board certification in surgical critical care is essential.
• Working 7-10 shifts per month.
• Providing trauma care, participating in consultations, and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in surgical critical care.
• ATLS certification.
• Experience in trauma settings.

Skills

• Trauma management.
• Critical care knowledge.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Pre-paid travel and housing expenses.
• Competitive pay.
• 24‑hour support from a dedicated healthcare consultant.