Trauma/ Acute Care Surgeon

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Extant Healthcare in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Trauma Surgeon to join Chippenham Hospital’s surgical team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive trauma care, perform emergency surgeries, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Board-certified in General Surgery with Trauma Fellowship, ATLS certification, and an unrestricted Virginia license are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in General Surgery with Trauma Fellowship.
• ATLS certification and unrestricted medical license in Virginia are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to make timely decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and trauma care advancements.

Skills

Board Certification in General Surgery

Fellowship in Trauma Surgery

ATLS certification

Licensure (VA)

Communication skills

Decision-making under pressure

Job description

Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Trauma Surgeon to join our dynamic surgical team at Chippenham Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive trauma care and perform emergency surgeries, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• Physicians in this position can generally expect annual earnings between $350,000 and $420,000 depending on the number of shifts worked, experience, credentials and other compensation factors

Community

• With lively neighborhoods and a vibrant restaurant scene, Richmond is a thriving hub for culture, shopping and outdoor fun.
• Named one of "12 Adventure Capitals", outdoor activities comprise of whitewater rafting on the James River, kayaking, golfing, hiking and NASCAR racing.
• Home of Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Richmond
• Median Home Price: $225,767; Median Age: 38.5
• Climate offers cool fall days with spectacular foliage, pleasant spring weather, generally mild winters, and hot summers.
• Visit Richmond: www.visitrichmondva.com

The Hospital

• ACGME approved General Surgery Residency Program to start in Fall 2024
• 793-bed facility
• Level I (State of VA) & ACS Level II
• Opened in 1972, Chippenham Hospital has provided and continues to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.
• Along with being a Burn Center and certified primary stroke center, services include cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology, robotic surgery and more.