Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon

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

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Disability insurance

Liability coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Arizona Advanced Surgery at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ, seeks a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join a premier Level I trauma program with a strong emphasis on high-acuity trauma care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate is board eligible or certified in General Surgery with a Surgical Critical Care fellowship and is prepared to provide trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery services while working with residents and a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Board eligible/certified in General Surgery.
• Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery services.
• Collaborate with General Surgery residents during EGS shifts and mentor staff.

Education

General Surgery board certification/eligibility

Surgical Critical Care fellowship

Job description

Arizona Advanced Surgery Posted Sep 9, 2026

Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon

Job Posting: Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon
Company: Arizona Advanced Surgery (AAS)
Location: Banner Desert Medical Center - Mesa, Arizona
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon: Arizona Advanced Surgery (AAS) is excited to invite a skilled and dedicated Trauma Surgeon to become a vital part of our prestigious team at Banner Desert Medical Center (BDMC), one of Arizona's busiest and most renowned trauma centers. Located in the vibrant city of Mesa, Arizona, BDMC is a 600 plus-bed state-of-the-art tertiary care hospital known for delivering exceptional care in trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery. We are an Arizona state designated Level I Trauma Center and an ACS-verified Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Our program sees over 3500 trauma activations annually, including over 500 pediatric trauma activations in conjunction with our Pediatric Surgery team.
Our program: As a Trauma Surgeon with AAS, you will have the unique opportunity to focus on high-acuity trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery. We are staffed with 7 full-time Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons and 10 dedicated Physician Assistants. In addition, you will work closely with General Surgery residents during EGS shifts, providing mentorship and shaping the next generation of surgeons in a dynamic hospital-based setting.
Position Overview: As part of the Trauma program at BDMC, the Trauma Surgeon will join a dynamic team, covering trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery services.
What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Group long-term disability insurance
• Professional liability coverage
• Optional lifestyle benefit packages
• Life Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications: Applicants must be board eligible/certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and have completed a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care.
Why Choose AAS: At AAS, we value collaboration, diversity, and professional growth. As a physician-led organization, we support a culture of excellence, providing an environment where team members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional care while enjoying a fulfilling career.
Job Type: Full Time

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