Trauma Surgeon - Lancaster General Health

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes Top Employer

CME and time off programs

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join the region's only accredited Level I Trauma Center in Lancaster County. The team provides 24/7 coverage with eight hospital-employed surgeons and advanced practice providers, with opportunities for resident education.

The ideal candidate is board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with trauma/surgical critical care fellowship training and PA license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic).
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency.
• Completion of an accredited Trauma/Surgical Critical Care fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute care surgery coverage with 24/7 availability for Lancaster County.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgical Trauma team and orthopedic groups.
• Involve residents in education and teaching activities.
• Care for emergency general surgery patients and Trauma ICU patients.
• Participate in on-call operating room coverage and potential elective general surgery.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic)

Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency

Completion of an accredited Trauma/Surgical Critical Care fellowship

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Position Description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join the only accredited Level I Trauma Center in Lancaster County. Join a collaborative team of eight hospital employed surgeons and a team of Advanced Practice Providers who ensure 24 hour/7 day coverage for the county. We work closely with Penn Medicine Lancaster General's Neurosurgical Trauma team and two large orthopedic groups. Our surgeons have the opportunity to be involved in resident education with our rotating full complement of residents from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The practice not only provides care for patients who experience traumatic injuries but also jointly provides care for emergency general surgery patients and Trauma and surgical ICU care. Our operating room team is on stand-by around the clock and is equipped with the most advanced tools for delivering high-quality care. There is an option to participate in elective general surgery.

Position Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic)
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency
• Completion of an accredited Trauma/Surgical Critical Care fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License

Why Penn Medicine?

• Featured as a Forbes Top Employer
• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of PSLF eligibility, strong retirement, dependent tuition benefit, CME and time off programs
• Onboarding/orientation program designed for individual education and support, including EMR training
• Employee wellness resources and work/life programs including active efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work
• Access to in-system referrals for patients
• Networking and connection to colleagues across all specialties throughout Penn Medicine

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHcombines a Nationally Ranked Hospital with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, local community events and festivals as well as a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in addition to easy access to NJ shoreline or Delaware beaches. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. a train ride away. Local universities, Fulton Theatre, the downtown shopping and dining district, and local sports teams make Lancaster a great place to Live, Work and Play.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.