Trauma /Acute Care Surgeon

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon with fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery to join our surgical department. This role offers an opportunity to shape a developing trauma program while practicing broad-spectrum acute care surgery and elective general surgery with access to the Intuitive Xi robotic platform.

The successful candidate will have an academic appointment and enjoy teaching medical students, with 24/7 APC coverage

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery.
• MD or DO degree.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Rhode Island.
• ATLS certification required (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Interest in trauma systems development and program growth strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage acute care surgery consultations.
• Perform operative and non-operative management of trauma patients.
• Provide timely surgical care for emergency general surgery conditions.
• Participate in trauma activations and acute care surgery call coverage.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support trauma program development through protocol development, quality initiatives, and education.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Trauma surgery

Acute care surgery

Teaching medical students

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

Rhode Island medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Care New England Health System | Kent Hospital | Rhode Island Posted Aug 28, 2026

Warwick, RI

Join a Developing Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Program

Kent Hospital, a Care New England hospital, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon with fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery to join our surgical department. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at one of Rhode Island's premier community hospitals as we advance our vision of becoming a Level II Trauma Center.

This position offers diverse clinical practice encompassing trauma, acute care surgery, and elective general surgery with access to the Intuitive XI robotic platform. The successful candidate should enjoy teaching medical students and will have an academic appointment. The service is staffed with 24/7 APC coverage.

This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative surgeon who enjoys practicing broad-spectrum acute care surgery and elective general surgery and wants to play an integral role in the development of our Level II Trauma Program.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive acute care surgery services including:
• Acute Care Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Elective General Surgery (access to Intuitive Xi)
• Shared call with an established team of surgeons
• Dedicated operating room access for acute care surgery cases
• Opportunity to participate in the development and growth of Kent Hospital's trauma program
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, and hospital leadership to advance Level II Trauma Center readiness
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trauma performance improvement, and multidisciplinary case reviewOpportunities for medical student education through the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage acute care surgery consultations
• Perform operative and non-operative management of trauma patients
• Provide timely surgical care for emergency general surgery conditions
• Participate in trauma activations and acute care surgery call coverage
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Support trauma program development through protocol development, quality initiatives, and education
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement activities

Position Requirements:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Rhode Island
• ATLS certification required (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care
• Interest in trauma systems development and program growth strongly preferred

Why Join Kent Hospital?

This is a unique opportunity to join a hospital at an exciting point in its growth. Kent Hospital is actively investing in the expansion of its acute care surgery services while working toward Level II Trauma Center verification. Incoming surgeons will have the opportunity to help shape clinical programs, develop best practices, and contribute to building one of the region's premier trauma and emergency surgery programs.

Our physicians enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Collaborative physician leadership and administrative support
• Opportunities for academic involvement through Brown University affiliation
• Excellent work-life balance in a desirable coastal New England community

Location

Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, Kent Hospital offers convenient access to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and the beautiful beaches of Narragansett Bay. Rhode Island offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding schools, vibrant communities, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.

Become part of a growing team dedicated to advancing acute care surgery and helping build the future of trauma care at Kent Hospital.