Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon — Help Build Level II Program

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

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