Trauma Surgeon – Lead Care in Level II Program

100 LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital in Covington, LA, seeks a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join its Level II Trauma Program. The physician will provide high-quality, team-based trauma and surgical care, lead clinical activities, and supervise care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate holds board certification in General Surgery with trauma specialization, and possesses ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery (Trauma Surgery specialization required).
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Louisiana medical license.
• AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care preferred.
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical trauma care in accordance with Level II standards.
• Perform routine and emergent examinations, diagnoses, and surgical interventions.
• Deliver timely trauma consultations and surgical evaluations.
• Provide medical supervision and consultation to clinical and ancillary staff.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, anesthesia, nursing, and specialty services to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote patients’ health through follow-up care and preventive measures and ensure proper documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, trauma performance activities, and on-call coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care

Louisiana medical license eligibility

Job description

Lakeview Hospital in Covington, LA, seeks a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join its Level II Trauma Program. The physician will provide high-quality, team-based trauma and surgical care, lead clinical activities, and supervise care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate holds board certification in General Surgery with trauma specialization, and possesses ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications.