Trauma Surgeon Openings at Established Level II

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; 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

Relocation assistance if applicable

Job summary

A premier healthcare organization in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Trauma Surgeon to perform emergency surgical procedures and mentor medical professionals. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing comprehensive patient care in a supportive community. The candidate should possess Board Certification in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery. A competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and relocation assistance are part of the offered benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in teams.
• ATLS certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
• 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

Board Certification in General Surgery

Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery

Advanced Trauma Life Support certification

Excellent communication skills

Strong decision-making abilities

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Fellowship in Trauma Surgery

Job description

Overland Park Regional Medical Center Posted Apr 1, 2026

Overland Park, KS

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).

Extant Healthcare is a leading provider of trauma programs, specializing in community-based trauma programs. We work with hospitals to bring in the right people to work at dynamic trauma centers. Our surgeons have the opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the satisfaction of our team in providing these opportunities.