Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon

Garnet Health; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 444,000 - 494,000; Full time

Job summary

Garnet Health Doctors in New York's Hudson Valley seeks a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join our Neurology team. You will provide trauma and acute surgical coverage aligned with Garnet Health Medical Center standards.

The role requires NY State Medical License, board certification in Surgery, trauma/surgical critical care eligibility, ACLS/ATLS/PALS, opioid prescriber certification and DEA certification. Prolonged standing and flexible hours may be necessary.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school or osteopathy.
• NY State Medical License and board certification in Surgery.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care; ACLS/ATLS/PALS.
• Opioid prescriber certification and DEA license; infection control compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute surgery coverage per Garnet Health Medical Center standards.
• Educate, consult and manage the surgical patient population with the care team.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, PAs, anesthesiologists and other physicians.
• Perform clinical education and implement new procedures as needed.

Skills

Surgical experience

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certification: Surgery

Board Certification/Board Eligibility Trauma/Surgical Critical Care

ACLS and ATLS certification

PALS

Opioid Prescriber Cert

NYS Infection Control

DEA Certification, valid and unrestricted

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon or Physician Assistant on our Neurology team at Garnet Health Doctors.

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon or Physician Assistant on our Neurology team at Garnet Health Doctors.

Responsibilities

The Trauma Surgeon is accountable to the Medical Director, Trauma Program for providing trauma and acute surgery coverage consistent with the standards of care of Garnet Health Medical Center. The Trauma Surgeon will use a variety of skills to educate, consult and manage the surgical patient population and assist the patient/family, the patient care team and other physicians and providers. The Trauma Surgeon will work collaboratively with the health care team including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, anesthesiologists, other physicians involved in the surgical patient care, nurses, case management, physical and occupational therapy and with departments affecting the care of the surgical patient. The Trauma Surgeon will act as a clinical educator working with staff on surgical competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills. The Trauma Surgeon will work with the care team to implement necessary medical aspects of patient care. The Surgeon will use these skills to affect a quality patient experience.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $444,422 through $493,973 annually. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Minimum Education:

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years of surgical experience preferred

Required Certification/Registration:

• NY State Medical License
• Board Certification: Surgery
• Board Certification/Board Eligibility Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
• ACLS and ATLS certification required. PALS
• Opioid Prescriber Cert
• NYS Infection Control
• DEA Certification, valid and unrestricted

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.