Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Washington Emergency Care Physicians; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 480,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift schedule

Competitive pay

Partnership track

Relocation bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Malpractice tail coverage

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) seeks a full-time Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon to join our team at Tacoma General Hospital, a designated Level II trauma center. The practice offers a high-volume acuity environment with a dedicated team of 17 APPs and subspecialty support, plus a robust benefits package.

We provide a 14-15 shift/month schedule (12-hour shifts), a base hourly rate of $250/hour with bonus opportunity after partnership, a 2-year track to partnership, relocation

Qualifications

• Dual board certification/eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• High-volume acuity cases in a Level II trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute care surgery coverage at Tacoma General Hospital.
• Participate in rib fixation program and robotics program.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and full surgical team.

Skills

Trauma surgery

General surgery

Surgical critical care

Emergency general surgery

Education

Board-certified in General Surgery

Board-certified in Surgical Critical Care

Tools

Surgical robotics

Job description

Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) is seeking a full-time Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon to join our team. CTACS is an independent practice group of seasoned surgeons that staffs MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, a designated Level II trauma center in the South Puget Sound region.

CTACS is a surgeon-led group, formed to meet the increasing need for trauma and complex emergency general surgery in a large, rapidly growing region of Washington. We cover the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery: Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery. Our surgeons are board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Our team has a high-volume rib fixation program, active robotics program for both elective and urgent cases, and the practice is actively growing with support of key stakeholders. Patient complexity and acuity is high as Tacoma General Hospital is the region's busiest tertiary referral center. Our surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers are a tight knit group who value high quality care and a fun team environment.

More About the Job:

• Applicants must have dual board certification/eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

• We have a fantastic team of 17 APPs with extensive clinical experience for support in all areas of our practice
• Tacoma General has full subspecialty support

What We Offer:

• 14-15 shifts/month (12-hour shifts) with emphasis on work-life balance
• Base hourly rate of $250.00 per hour with additional bonus opportunity after becoming a CTACS Partner
• 2-year partnership track
• Relocation bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, and Short Term Disability insurance is offered to employees at no cost with the option to purchase additional coverage for dependents
• Market leading retirements savings (including eligibility for 401(k) + employer sponsored profit-sharing potential + cash balance plan)
• Malpractice insurance coverage including paid tail coverage
• CME reimbursement of $4,000 per year

Tacoma is in the south Puget Sound on Commencement Bay, located between Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. The area is well known by outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, kayaking, skiing, sailing, biking, camping, and much, much more. Pierce County is also a hub for the arts, the home of the Washington State Fair, and a vibrant social scene.