Trauma Surgeon

Extant Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

Relocation assistance if applicable

Job summary

A major acute care hospital is seeking a Trauma Surgeon to perform emergency surgical procedures and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient care. Candidates should have Board Certification in General Surgery, Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, and an unrestricted medical license in Kansas. The role involves mentoring residents and staying updated on surgical techniques. The hospital offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment in Overland Park, a family-oriented community known for its livability.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong decision-making abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery

Current, unrestricted medical license in the state

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 383‑bed major acute care hospital located in Overland Park, Kansas (12 miles from Kansas City). It is part of the HCA Midwest Health network, one of the largest hospital systems in the Midwest. The hospital operates Johnson County’s only Level II Trauma Center, handling serious injuries and emergency conditions. Its medical staff includes more than 640 physicians and over 1,500 nurses who deliver excellent care to patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative care.
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision‑making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.

Community

• Overland Park, Kansas is widely regarded as a strong, affluent, and family‑oriented suburban community within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
• It combines robust economic opportunity with quality public services, recreational amenities, and nationally recognized livability.
• Ranked top 10 safest & happiest cities in the U.S., with 100+ miles of paved hiking & biking trails.
• Overland Park is the second‑largest city in Kansas, with a population of roughly 207,000 residents.

Access to professional teams

• Chiefs (NFL), Royals (MLB), & Sporting KC (MLS).