Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon: Lead Life-Saving Care

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Texas is seeking a skilled Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive surgical care for traumatic injuries in a collaborative trauma team setting. Responsibilities include trauma management, emergency surgeries, and postoperative care in a high-acuity environment. Candidates should have relevant medical degrees, surgical residency completion, and necessary certifications. The role may involve call coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in trauma resuscitation and management of acute surgical conditions.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery is necessary.
• ATLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate evaluation of trauma patients per protocols.
• Manage emergency general surgery cases like abdominal and soft tissue injuries.
• Lead multidisciplinary trauma rounds and care conferences.

Skills

Expertise in trauma resuscitation

Strong clinical decision-making

Ability to manage critically ill patients

Excellent leadership and communication

Commitment to patient safety

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of accredited general surgery residency

Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery

Job description

A healthcare organization in Texas is seeking a skilled Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive surgical care for traumatic injuries in a collaborative trauma team setting. Responsibilities include trauma management, emergency surgeries, and postoperative care in a high-acuity environment. Candidates should have relevant medical degrees, surgical residency completion, and necessary certifications. The role may involve call coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays.