Trauma Surgeon — Acute Care Leader

American Health Care Strategies; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

HSA and FSA options

Employer-paid disability

Group life insurance

Parental leave

CME allowance

Tuition assistance

Malpractice insurance

401(a) employer match + pension

No tail policy required

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon with BE/BC Surgical Critical Care to join our Trauma/EGS team. This role offers practicing acute care surgery in a high impact regional program with in-house trauma leadership.

Work at UPMC Altoona includes 24/7 in-house coverage with backup call, the opportunity to contribute to performance improvement, EMS partnerships, and teaching medical students.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care.
• Eligibility for PA licensure.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a Trauma/EGS team and practice acute care surgery in a high impact regional program.
• Serve as a central clinical leader for the trauma service.
• Provide 24/7 in-house trauma/EGS coverage with backup call.

Skills

General surgery

Surgical critical care

PA licensure eligibility

Education

Board eligible or board certified in General Surgery

Board eligible or board certified in Surgical Critical Care

PA licensure eligibility

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon with BE/BC Surgical Critical Care to join our Trauma/EGS team. This role offers practicing acute care surgery in a high impact regional program with in-house trauma leadership.

Work at UPMC Altoona includes 24/7 in-house coverage with backup call, the opportunity to contribute to performance improvement, EMS partnerships, and teaching medical students.