Surgeon - Multiple Positions, Full-Time

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara is seeking multiple full-time surgeons, including an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgeon, Acute Care and Trauma Surgeon, and Trauma Medical Director, to join their renowned public health and hospital system in Silicon Valley. The ideal candidates will provide high-quality care, engage in teaching, and participate in a collaborative practice environment dedicated to patient-centered services.

Benefits

54 days of leave per year

5 CME days

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

Retirement plans

Relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required)

Federal loan repayment assistance eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma is necessary.
• Advanced postgraduate training is preferred.
• Candidates must have or be able to obtain a California medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical evaluation and management of critically ill patients.
• Teach and work with residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary trauma team.

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery

Fellowship training in Trauma/Critical Care (preferred)

Job description

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Multiple Full-time Surgeon Positions, including a Trauma Medical Director, for a Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Better Health for All

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system in Silicon Valley, is seeking BE/BC surgeons in the following positions:

• Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgeon, Full-time
• Acute Care and Trauma Surgeon, Full-time
• Trauma Medical Director and ACS/Trauma Surgeon, Full-time

About the organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH comprises four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

About the Department/Divisions

The Department of Surgery includes over 75 full-time physicians organized into 9 different divisions, including general surgery/trauma, otolaryngology/head and neck, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive, urology, ophthalmology, cardiac (thoracic/vascular), podiatry and dental. Allied Health Professionals including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, are an integral part of our team.

We offer a collegial and collaborative practice environment that emphasizes patient centered care. Our group practice model affords excellent surgical and career growth with a balanced personal life.

About the Positions

Full-time ENT Surgeon: This position requires excellent training in general Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. The preferred candidate will be flexible and eager to practice evidence-based patient care for our vulnerable population at multiple sites within our Healthcare System. Experience with trauma is necessary. Additionally, a strong background and interest in laryngology is preferred, with fellowship training welcome but not mandatory. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about continuing to improve our practice and advance the clinical expertise that our division offers.

Full-time Acute Care and Trauma Surgeon: The position is with the general surgery division. Applicants must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery with added experience in Acute Care Surgery and have or be able to obtain a California medical license. Advanced postgraduate training is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive ability to provide surgical evaluation and management of critically ill patients in trauma and emergency general surgery. Clinical opportunities in elective General Surgery may be available based on the clinical expertise and interest of the candidate and available clinical volume. Teaching and working with residents, fellows and medical students are required.

Full-time Trauma Medical Director: We are seeking a Trauma Medical Director for a Level 2 Trauma Center at Regional Medical Center. Applicants must be board certified in General Surgery and have several years of trauma experience in a level 1 or 2 trauma center. Fellowship training in Trauma/Critical Care is preferred but not required. Prior administrative experience within Trauma or Quality is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive ability to provide surgical evaluation and management of critically ill patients in trauma and emergency general surgery. In addition, the candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary trauma team and our advanced practice providers. Clinical opportunities in elective General Surgery may be available based on the clinical expertise and interest of the candidate. The candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid California medical license.

About Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalMedForce.

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at [e-mail].

The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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