Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon

Baylor Scott & White Health; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Life, AD&D, disability, and long-term)

Medical and dental contributions

Annual retirement contribution

Paid vacation and CME leave

Academic funds for dues, fees, travel,

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest in Waco, TX, seeks a Trauma / Critical Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery. This employed role offers a competitive salary, productivity bonus, generous benefits, relocation assistance, and work-life balance in a region with no state income tax.

Candidates must be trauma and critical care trained and BC/BE in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery required or strongly preferred.
• Trauma and critical care training required.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification required.
• Texas Medical License required to practice in Texas.
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) preferred or encouraged.
• ATLS; BLS/ACLS; and PALS certifications expected.
• Experience with trauma, acute surgical, and critical care patient management required.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute care surgery coverage as part of an on-call team.
• Operate within an ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center setting in Waco, TX.
• Collaborate with two APPs providing day-shift coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule.
• Deliver surgical care for trauma and acutecare patients and participate in ICU coverage as needed.
• Support an elective general surgery practice and participate in laparoscopic and robotic surgery as appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Education

Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery

Trauma and critical care training

Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification

Texas Medical License

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

ATLS; BLS/ACLS; and PALS

Experience with the surgical care of trauma, acute surgical, and critical care patients

Job description

Joining the Baylor Scott & White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team provides access to collegiality, innovation, and advanced technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report reflects our talent and commitment to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest is seeking an outstanding Trauma / Critical Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery within the Department of Surgery at our hospital in Waco, TX. This is an employed career opportunity offering a competitive salary, productivity bonus, generous benefits, relocation assistance, work-life balance, and no state income tax.

Candidates must be trauma and critical care trained and BC/BE in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Position Information

• Shift-based position focused on trauma and acute care surgery coverage
• Join an established team as the sixth trauma surgeon
• Supported by two APPs who provide day-shift coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule
• Privileges at our ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center in Waco, TX
• Responsible for trauma and acute care surgery consults while on call
• Dedicated 24-hour OR suite for trauma and acute care surgery cases
• Opportunity to provide surgical critical care coverage in the 24-bed ICU
• Home call for acute care surgery is possible
• Opportunity for an elective general surgery practice
• Laparoscopic surgery experience preferred
• Access to advanced robotic technology, including four da Vinci® robotic surgical systems

Baylor Scott & White also offers a generous benefits package for clinical physicians, including:

• Malpractice coverage
• Life, AD&D, disability, and long-term care insurance contributions
• Medical and dental contributions
• Annual retirement contribution
• Paid vacation and administrative ("CME") leave
• Academic funds for eligible dues, fees, travel, and CME activities

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest is a full-service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. Serving Waco and surrounding Central Texas communities, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties.

Hillcrest serves as a key regional referral center and offers advanced clinical services supported by a broad primary care and specialty network. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet® designation and plays an important role in supporting coordinated care across the region.

About Waco, Texas

Located along the Brazos River between Dallas and Austin, Waco offers a blend of small-town charm and growing urban amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, parks and trails along the Brazos River, museums, local dining, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown district.

Waco offers an appealing combination of affordability, community connection, and convenient access to major Texas cities.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery
• Trauma and critical care training required
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification
• Texas Medical License
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons when qualified
• ATLS; BLS/ACLS; and PALS
• Experience with the surgical care of trauma, acute surgical, and critical care patients