Trauma Surgeon

Dignity Health Medical Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Full benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Arizona is seeking a Trauma Surgeon to lead surgical teams, manage complex traumatic cases, and drive exceptional patient outcomes within a Level I trauma center.

You will be responsible for performing advanced procedures, guiding residents and medical learners, and contributing to ongoing professional development while joining a multidisciplinary group with a commitment to social justice and health equity.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• ACGME residency in general surgery.
• Fellowship in Trauma or surgical critical care.
• ABMS board eligible or certified.
• Active or eligible medical license in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical teams in high-stakes environments and perform complex procedures to stabilize and repair life-threatening injuries.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of traumatic conditions with precision and calm under pressure.
• Mentor and educate learners (medical, PA, NP, residents) within a multispecialty group.
• Provide inpatient trauma care and outpatient follow-up as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and advancement in trauma care.

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME residency

Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care

ABMS board eligible/certified

Arizona medical license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As ourTrauma Surgeon, you will helpcritically injured patientsreceiveimmediate, expert surgical interventionso they canachieve optimal recovery and improved quality of life. This vital role is central to our commitment to providing world-class emergency care.

In this role, you willlead surgical teams in high-stakes environments, performing complex procedures to stabilize and repair life-threatening injuries. You will be expected todiagnose and treat a wide range of traumatic conditions, from blunt force trauma to penetrating injuries, with precision and calm under pressure, leveraging the latest surgical techniques and technologies. Some additional details:

• ACS Level 1 Trauma Center
• Joining a group of 7 trauma/acute care surgeons, 13 app’s within a multispecialty medical group
• Inpatient census of 40-70, dedicated Surgical ICU
• Outpatient clinic for elective surgery (if desired) and trauma/surgical followup.
• Learners from multiple institutions, including medical, PA, NP students, and PGY 1-5 residents from general surgery and emergency medicine(Creighton University East Valley Arizona).

To be successful in this role, you must possessboard certification in General Surgery with fellowship training in Trauma Surgery or Surgical Critical Care, alongside a proven track record in a Level I trauma center. We are seeking a highly skilled individual withexceptional clinical judgment, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to continuous professional developmentin the evolving field of trauma care.

• We are offering a competitive 2 year salary guarantee then RVU-based, a sign-on bonus, full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• We also offer a retirement plan with employer match.
• Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

• MD or DO Degree
• ACGME Residency training
• Fellowship in Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care
• ABMS Board Eligible of Certified
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.