Scottsdale, AZ

HonorHealth

(Posted Jun 1, 2016) – HonorHealth Osborn Medical Center (formerly Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network) is an ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center, seeking a board certified surgeon with a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care to become the 5th Trauma Surgeon. Superb teamwork among all medical and surgical teams with unprecedented accessibility and response times from all Physicians that are part of the Trauma Program. The ideal candidate will be a skilled Trauma Surgeon, be able to medically manage all aspects of the surgical critical care unit and have advanced laparoscopic training to support the acute care and elective surgical practices also preferred. Trauma Center is located within the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, a vibrant area with upscale housing, shops and restaurants. Nearby Scottsdale suburbs provides a multitude of housing options with excellent schools to reduce commute time so you have more time to spend with family or get home in time for a relaxing hike or bike ride after work. As the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the Northeast Phoenix Metro area, there is s a wide ranging geographic patient draw area. Highlights of being a HonorHealth Trauma /Critical Care / Acute Care Surgeon include: • A $30 million ED/Trauma expansion to include a highly functional Trauma Receiving area, 43 bed ICU tower, and rooftop helipad that accommodates three helicopters. • An Emergency Department with 65,000 visits and 2000+ Trauma Activations annually • Excellent sub-specialty support including 5 Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons, Stoke Center with dedicated neurosurgeons from the Barrows Neurological Institute, superb Radiologist and 24/7 dedicated Trauma OR and Anesthesiologists • Opportunity to participate in Clinical Research As an Employed Trauma Surgeon with HonorHealth, you will benefit from: • Security of being a hospital employee • Participation the self-insurance Professional Liability Plan • $50,000 signing bonus to cover prior tail liabilities • Comprehensive Benefits Package, 401k matching and much more • Relocation assistance to include 6 months of temporary housing allowance This opportunity offers world class healthcare in one of the nation's best places to live. You can work, live and play all within one community. No need to commute to the urban areas to be a part of a vibrant Trauma Center. This is it! Scottsdale is Paradise, with excellent schools and close proximity to mountains and a easy drive to California beaches.

How to apply

For more about this rare opportunity contact Laura Hays at 480-391-9777 or toll free 888-391-9777 or email LHays@trekphysician.com

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

(Posted Jun 1, 2016) – Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking an experienced trauma surgeon to help develop and lead their new trauma Service (Level II). Director will join an established employed General Surgery group and trauma surgeons to help develop the Trauma Service Line. Poughkeepsie is located in New York's beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley region with easy commuter access to New York City. This is an attractive position with an established and growing collegial team at a community hospital that sees more than 80,000 visits a year to their ER. Excellent specialty backup. Job Highlights: -Opportunity to lead new program -Strategic location with easy access to New York City -Employed position with highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits -Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation assistance -Collegial environment with excellent work life balance -Vassar will be building a new a 696,000-square-foot, seven-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms over the next 3 years. Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed tertiary care hospital that provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, with 80K visits annually to the ED. Vassar focuses on providing the highest quality care and meeting the needs of the community of by consistently adding new services and state-of-the-art treatments with established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children's health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the 'Top 100 Heart Hospitals' by Modern HealthCare Magazine. Vassar Brothers Medical Center is part of Health Quest, the largest and most comprehensive provider of healthcare services to the one million people who reside in the New York counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester. Our not-for-profit system is consistently ranked as one of New York State's most successful Health Systems. Our hospitals include Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, and Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. Our physician practice group includes more than 200 primary care and specialist practitioners. The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

How to apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Kelly Boccard, Physician Recruiter, at 845-475-9683, or kboccard@health-quest.org. For more information about Vassar Brothers Medical Center, please visit www.health-quest.org.

Location

Cleveland, OH

CLEVELAND CLINIC

(Posted Jun 3, 2016) – The Department of General Surgery is seeking candidates for Director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (ACS) for the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System (Enterprise Director). The Enterprise Director will be responsible for managing and integrating trauma and ACS services across Cleveland Clinic’s three trauma centers. The three hospitals are all tertiary referral and teaching centers for their respective regions across Northeast Ohio: 1) Cleveland Clinic Akron General Level 1 Trauma Center 532 beds Southern region (~ 45 min south of downtown Cleveland) 2) Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Level 2 Trauma Center 488 beds West region (~20 min west of downtown Cleveland) 3) Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital Level 2 Trauma Center 496 beds East region (~30 min east of downtown Cleveland) The Enterprise Director will have the opportunity to mentor and work with each hospital’s local Trauma and ACS Directors. The Department of General Surgery is part of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute (DDSI) of the Cleveland Clinic and the Enterprise Director will work closely with DDSI leadership, regional hospital executives, and CCHS leadership. The position requires Surgical Critical Care fellowship training and Board Certification. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery. An active research interest in general surgery and trauma is encouraged and will be supported. In addition, we are committed to the teaching of residents and students in patient care and research. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience will be with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. This dynamic opportunity commands a competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package. Cleveland Clinic offers a pleasant, stable and collegial work environment with an unmatched quality of life. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit an application online (Cover Letter and Current CV) by going to www.clevelandclinic.org/physicianrecruitment

Location

Temple, TX

Baylor Scott and White Health

(Posted Jun 6, 2016) – Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), the largest healthcare system in Texas is conducting a retained search for an energetic and visionary leader for the Medical Director of Trauma Central Texas Division based in Temple. The Central Texas Division (CTD) houses the former Scott & White Healthcare system and, for the past ten years, their flagship Memorial Hospital has been consistently listed among the “Top 100 Hospitals” in America and top 15 major teaching hospitals, with six clinical services top-ranked nationally by U.S News and World Report. The hospital serves as the tertiary and quaternary referral center for CTD and is the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center between the Central (Austin) and North Texas (Dallas) regions. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large-scaled Trauma program to integrate and coordinate not only across the division and system hospitals, but to also interface with affiliate hospitals to build comprehensive referral opportunities to optimize and coordinate care. In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and President of the Central Texas Division, the Director will provide overall coordination of strategic planning, marketing, evaluation and promotion of all Trauma programs within the Division through strong collaboration with Executive and Regional Leadership, medical and nursing staffs and relevant Trauma-specific government departments, councils and committees. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience managing strategy and operations for a Trauma Division across multiple hospitals. A Medical Doctorate degree with Board certification in General Surgery with special interest in Trauma Care or Board certification in Critical Care is required as well as eligibility to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas. About Baylor Scott & White Health Formed from the 2013 merger between Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare, the system referred to as Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With about $9 billion in total assets, BSWH has the vision and resources to provide its patients continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing health care environment. The system consists of 48 hospitals including Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and Scott & White Memorial Hospital as the top ranked flagship facilities, more than 900 access points, 6,000 active physicians, and 40,000 employees, plus the Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance — a network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care.

How to apply

Please submit nominations and/or curriculum vitae to the search firm as follows: Michelle McClintock, Senior Associate, Hodges Partners, 2911 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75219, Phone: (214) 902-7905, E-mail: mmcclintock@hodgespartners.com

Location

Maywood, IL

Loyola University Medical Center

(Posted Jun 6, 2016) – The Department of Surgery at Loyola University Health System in conjunction with Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital seeks an exceptional individual to join the Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Division. Loyola is a busy Level 1 trauma center and ACS/ABA approved Burn Center located in Maywood, on the western edge of Chicago. The Division has an active Acute Care Surgery Service with an in house 24-7 attending presence. There is an ICU fellowship with plans to expand to become an AAST Acute Care Surgery fellowship. The clinical and educational programs are closely aligned with the Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI). The BSTRI programs include ongoing basic, translational and clinical trial activities in wound healing, acute kidney injury, fracture healing and alcohol associated injuries. There are 2 NIH T32 training grants within the BSTI in addition to NIH and DOD etc. funding totaling $6.2M (FY12). Since 2010, the Loyola Department of Surgery has significantly expanded with recruitment of new faculty and reconstituted programs in transplant, plastics, colorectal, HPB, vascular, endocrine and trauma surgery. Loyola is ranked #17 nationally in NIH funding among departments of surgery (http://www.brimr.org/NIH_Awards/NIH_Awards.htm). A medical degree and board certification (and/or eligibility) in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care are required. This is a full-time faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. LUHS is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic Health Systems in the United States. LUHS includes a core academic hospital (Loyola University Hospital) located on its main campus in Maywood, a community hospital (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital) located three miles from the main campus in Melrose Park, and an extensive network of more than 28 specialty and primary care centers in the Chicago suburbs. LUHS is home to approximately 7000 staff members, 650 full-time faculty members, and 600 residents/fellows. Interested candidates should address cover letter along with CV to Richard Gonzalez, MD, Professor of Surgery, Director of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Burns and email to Michelle Pencyla, Physician Recruitment Office, at mpencyla@lumc.edu Loyola is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer/educator with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty. www.LoyolaMedicine.org

How to apply

Interested candidates should address cover letter along with CV to Richard Gonzalez, MD, Professor of Surgery, Director of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Burns and email to Michelle Pencyla, Physician Recruitment Office, at mpencyla@lumc.edu

Location

Albany, NY

Albany Medical Center

(Posted Jun 8, 2016) – Albany Medical College is seeking a Chief of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care. The Division consists of 13 faculty that staff an ACS verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a 30 bed critical care unit, and provides acute care surgical services. Albany Medical Center is the only tertiary care medical center and Level I trauma center in northeastern New York serving a catchment population of 3 million people with approximately 3500 trauma admissions per year. The 30 bed unit is a Critical Care unit and is composed of a Surgical ICU and Neuro ICU that accepts more than 1600 admissions per year. The distribution offers a wide-variety of cases including patients with trauma, elective and emergent vascular surgery, neurosurgical diseases and stroke, surgical oncology, and complex general surgical conditions (e.g.-severe pancreatitis, necrotizing fasciitis, etc.). In addition, the service staffs the separate cardiac surgical unit and vascular surgical ICU’s. The Chief will be responsible for the academic, clinical, and education activities of the Division. Albany Medical College boasts academic opportunities through its surgical critical care fellowship program, general surgery residency program, its medical school, and opportunities for research. The successful candidate will receive access to brand new, state-of-the-art operating facilities with competitive salary and benefits. Candidates must be able to obtain a New York medical license. To learn more about the capital region please visit www.amc.edu/greatplace Albany Medical College is a private institution and a non-discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).

How to apply

Letters of inquiry and curriculum vitae should be sent to: Valerie D’Aloia Physician Recruiter Albany Medical Center 47 New Scotland Ave, MC 47 Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 518-262-1333 Fax: 518-262-6996 PhysicianRecruiter@mail.amc.edu

Location

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Charlotte, NC

Carolinas HealthCare System

(Posted Jun 10, 2016) – The Department of Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center, an ACS verified Level I trauma center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is recruiting a surgeon to join its current team of 14 acute care surgeons. Candidates must be certified for general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for such certification Successful candidates will be expected to support and expand the trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical ICU clinical programs Carolinas Medical Center is the 874- bed, flagship hospital for the Carolinas HealthCare System, one of the nation's leading and most innovative integrated healthcare organizations. The medical center features a 29-bed dedicated Surgical/Trauma ICU and a separate 29-bed Neurosurgical ICU. Our Surgical Critical Care Service provides consultation and management services for over 1,000 patients annually, representing multiple surgical sub-specialties including neurosurgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, transplant surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery and others. Our Acute Care Surgery Service performs over 1,500 cases annually, and the F.H. "Sammy" Ross Trauma Center, our ACS verified Level I trauma program is the busiest in the state of North Carolina, with more than 3,000 adult trauma admissions and 1,700 operative procedures performed annually. Pediatric trauma care at The Levine Children's Hospital is an integral part of the trauma program, and the 234-bed children's hospital, located on the campus of the medical center, is an ACS verified Level II pediatric trauma center, with plans to achieve Level I designation in 2016. Carolinas Medical Center has served as a satellite campus for 3rd and 4th year medical students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine since 2010, when the UNC School of Medicine-Charlotte Campus was established. All of our current acute surgeons have faculty appointments at both the medical school as well as the medical center. Faculty appointment will be at assistant professor or associate professor level, commensurate with training and experience. Our Department of Surgery currently sponsors an ACGME approved surgical critical care fellowship and anticipates initiation of an acute care surgery fellowship within the next 1-2 years. The medical center offers freestanding residencies in all of the major specialties including General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Our faculty are actively engaged in clinical, basic science, and epidemiologic research, as well as in the education of medical students, residents, and allied clinical practitioners. Participation in these and other non-clinical activities is a requirement of this position.

How to apply

For more information or to submit a CV for confidential consideration, please contact our Physician Recruiter at: Jayna.Wojciak@CarolinasHealthCare.org, or 704-631-1181.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

(Posted Jun 13, 2016) – Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is seeking an acute care surgeon that is Board Certified/Board Eligible in general surgery and surgical critical care for our Division of Acute Care Surgery. Sinai Hospital, with its approximately 500 acute care hospital beds, is Maryland‘s third largest teaching institution. Sinai is located in the Northwest section of Baltimore and is part of a 5 institution healthcare system, Lifebridge Health, that includes three acute care hospitals, one rehabilitation and one nursing home facility. The Acute Care Surgery Division encompasses Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery; each sub-division has a Medical Director. Presently a division of six surgeons, the group has grown with the addition of Northwest Hospital, and has continued growth potential with Carroll Hospital Center recently joining the LifeBridge Health system. Sinai Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center with an advanced-practice Administrator and database support. Six full time mid-level providers assist our surgeons in the ICU, with 15 others on the wards and in the OR. The competitive General Surgery Residency comprises 18 residents in the 5+1 year program. There is long-standing collaboration with Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Shock Trauma, with academic appointment possible depending on qualifications. The 12-division Department of Surgery has nearly 200 surgeons and PA/NP providers. Besides its residency program in General Surgery, Sinai sponsors thriving programs in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and specialty fellowships in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Joint Replacement and Reconstruction, Neuro-Urology, Uro-Gerontology, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction ,and Plastic Reconstructive, Occulofacial Surgery. http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Sinai/GraduateMedicalEducation1.aspx In addition to the residency program, the department maintains an active student curriculum with 50-60 students from Hopkins and international Universities in their 3rd and 4th year core rotations, rotating at Sinai Hospital. There is potential to develop an Acute Care Surgery fellowship. A competitive salary and benefits structure are guaranteed by the financially strong and growing Lifebridge Health System Sinai is located in the Northwest section of Baltimore with easy access to both major interstates and country roads. Baltimore’s vibrant downtown area and its Inner Harbor are a mere 15-min drive south on I-83. The city’s many diverse neighborhoods hold unique restaurants, shops, theater, music, and festivals. Baltimore is home to the Ravens professional football team, professional baseball’s Orioles, and indoor soccer’s Blast. The Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, and mountains are within less than a two to three hours’ drive, as are Philadelphia and Washington, and New York City is within easy reach by train, bus, or car. For more information: www.lifebridgehealth.org/Sinai/aboutthebaltimoreregion8.aspx.

How to apply

Hashim Hesham, MD, FACS Division Head, Acute Care/Trauma Surgery Trauma Medical Director 2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 hhesham@lifebridgehealth.org

Location

Portsmouth , NH

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

(Posted Jun 13, 2016) – Centrally located in Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Regional Hospital serves the region's residents in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and beyond. Since the late 1800s, PRH has been delivering compassionate medical, surgical and mental health services with a tradition of exceptional responsiveness, patient satisfaction and community involvement. Their 209-bed medical-surgical facilities and staff of skilled clinicians offer innovative approaches to healthcare and the latest in advanced technology within a sophisticated medical center. Trauma Program • 209-bed Acute Care Facility • Non-designated (Level II ACS verification in process) • 12 hr primary in-house coverage, plus 12 hr secondary call from home with 30 min response (rarely called in) • All cases come through the ED • Closest Trauma Center is > 1 hr away Trauma Surgeon Criteria • Board Certified Surgery with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Preferred • ATLS Required • Willingness to work at on-site clinic for post-op follow up visit Offering • Employee Status with health insurance • 401k with retirement elective deferral options • Flexible 1 week on/ 1 week off scheduling • $5,000/yr Business Expense Reimbursement • Covered overhead and ‘A’ Rated Malpractice • A lifestyle that leaves time to enjoy family and friends, along with pursuing personal passions City of Portsmouth: http://www.portsmouthnh.com/ Hospital: http://www.portsmouthhospital.com/

How to apply

Jennifer Studebaker Physician Recruiter Jennifer.Studebaker@emcare.com P: 214-712-2416 F: 805-564-5087

Location

Riverside, CA

Riverside Community Hospital

(Posted Jun 13, 2016) – Riverside Community Hospital is committed and passionate about providing the most comprehensive, quality healthcare to those we serve. The staff and physicians understand that safe and high-quality care is what matters most to patients who put their trust in us and we have made that a priority. Hospital website: click here Trauma Program - 373-bed facility - Level II Trauma (applying for ACS designation) - 12 hr primary in-house coverage, plus 12 hr secondary call from home with 30 min response (rarely called in) - Mid-level providers on 2 per day - All cases come through the ED (no elective cases) - ED Annual Volume: 108k (55 beds) - In 2015, there were 1241 trauma admissions & 2504 trauma activations (30% car accidents, 30% falls, 7% penetrating) - 24/7 neuro call, 6 vascular surgeons, Hospitalists, Intensivists (not surgical) DaVinci Robot - $400 million hospital expansion includes addition of 200 hospital beds & 4 new OR suites - HCA partnering with RCH to create a new Medical School (IM residents in 2016, GS in 2017) Trauma Surgeon Criteria - Board Certified Surgery with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Preferred; ATLS Required - Willingness to work at on-site clinic for post-op follow up visit Offering: - Flexible 1 week on/ 1 week off scheduling - Paid Malpractice and no attributed overhead expenses - Employment model with full benefits; including, health and 401K with elective deferral options - $5,000 CME Allowance - Competitive Income Potential - Promotion of a Balanced Work–Life environment Community: - Population: 316,619 - Riverside is strategically located at the crossroads in Southern California offering a blend of small town charm and hospitality with the vision, energy and creativity of a rapidly developing metropolitan area. - Ranked as the 6th largest city in Southern California and the 12th largest in California - Chamber of Commerce: www.riverside-chamber.com/; City Website: https://www.riversideca.gov/

How to apply

Jamie Weaver Senior Recruiter Jamie.Weaver@emcare.com P: 805-563-3004 F: 805-564-5087

Location

Bethlehem, PA

St. Luke's University Health Network

(Posted Jun 20, 2016) – ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK (SLUHN), BETHLEHEM PENNSYLVANIA St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system and one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a fellowship trained Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon that is Board-certified in General Surgery, with sub-specialty certification in Surgical Critical Care to join our trauma team in the beautiful Lehigh Valley. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent skills in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and Traumatology. There is a Surgical Critical Care fellowship, General Surgery residency, and medical school. Active participation in both teaching and clinical research is expected. This is a full-time employed position within the multi-specialty St. Luke's Physician Group. This employed position offers: • Excellent compensation package with incentive plan • Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health & dental insurance, CME Allowance • Relocation Assistance About St. Luke’s With the Temple-St. Luke’s School of Medicine, St. Luke’s has created the first and only regional medical school campus in the Lehigh Valley, validating our commitment to stay at the forefront of continual innovations in health care. St. Luke’s Bethlehem, a Level I Trauma Center, has a busy general surgery residency along with a surgical critical care fellowship. The trauma service admits over 2,000 trauma patients per year. In addition to trauma care, the division is responsible for covering emergency general surgery and the surgical ICU. To learn more about St. Luke’s, please visit us at www.sluhn.org About the Lehigh Valley Number 9 on America’s 50 Best Cities to Live! The Lehigh Valley is a place to live, work, and play! Rich with history, fantastic recreational activities, eclectic restaurants and midway between Philadelphia and New York City, the Lehigh Valley offers excellent school systems and affordable housing that can be found with easy access to the Hospital. St. Luke’s physicians have the ability to enjoy a well-balanced lifestyle, focusing on their passion for practicing medicine as well as spending quality time with their families. If you are a physician interested in collaborating with an innovative health system recognized for excellence in improving patient outcomes, a rewarding journey awaits you!

How to apply

If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact: William Hoff, MD, FACS St. Luke’s University Health Network William.Hoff@sluhn.org or Jillian Fiorino Physician Recruiter 484-526-6182 Jillian.Fiorino@sluhn.org

Location

Upland, PA

Crozer Keystone Heatlh Network

(Posted Jun 21, 2016) – Trauma/Surgical Critical Care/Acute Care - Upland, PA The Crozer Keystone Health Network is seeking to recruit a Trauma/Surgical Critical Care/Acute Care Surgeon to work with the Crozer Keystone Health Network, based out of Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland PA. This is a full time opportunity at a 424-bed tertiary care community based teaching hospital. The Crozer-Chester Medical Center is a level II Regional Trauma Center, accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and an ABA-verified adult and pediatric Burn Center. The Trauma Center treats approximately 2300 trauma and burn cases per year with a robust mix of blunt and penetrating trauma cases. The Regional Burn Center is separately covered by independent burn surgeons, however all burns arriving from the field are first evaluated by the trauma team. The trauma service is supported by dedicated surgical residency housestaff and full-time advanced practitioners. The trauma team is also supported by three full-time neurosurgeons, a dedicated orthopedic team and other subspecialists such as vascular surgery, interventional radiology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and OMFS. The trauma group also participates in acute care surgery coverage. This position will include responsibilities in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery as well as Administrative responsibilities. The applicant must be fellowship trained in surgical critical care and be board certified (or eligible) in general surgery. A background and/or a strong interest in clinical research is a definite plus. This is an employed position. CKHN is the largest primary care and specialty physician network in Delaware County, and is part of Crozer-Keystone Health System (CKHS). CKHS is a non-profit, well-integrated major provider of a full spectrum of wellness, prevention, acute care, rehabilitation and restorative care to the community, as well as being the largest employer in Delaware County, PA. We offer competitive salary, liability malpractice insurance, paid tail coverage and other excellent benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with CV for consideration.

How to apply

Qualified physicians should send their CV and cover letter to Brenda Reis Marg, Director of Physician Recruitment at brenda.reis-marg@crozer.org

Location

Zanesville, OH

Genesis HealthCare System

(Posted Jun 23, 2016) – Genesis HealthCare System is seeking two full-time BC/BE general surgeons with an interest in trauma/acute care surgery as we expand our acute surgical care program to the next level. This is a unique opportunity to join a very talented existing team as we develop a surgical hospitalist program to support increasing demand and to supplement our Level III trauma program. Aspects of this position include: - Call 1:7; Weekend trauma call - 24 bed ICU; greater than 700 admissions per year - Signing bonus - CME - Malpractice and tail coverage - Relocation assistance & full health benefits This is an employed position with Genesis' physician-governed medical group. Genesis is offering a base salary, signing bonus, and financial incentives, plus comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to relocation assistance, retirement options, paid malpractice, CME, and vacation. Genesis is an integrated health care delivery system located less than one hour east of Columbus, Ohio, via Interstate-70. This progressive health system with Level III trauma designation includes a recently expanded and completely renovated, 260-bed, not-for-profit hospital, 250+ physicians representing most specialties, and multiple outpatient centers in the region. Zanesville, Ohio, is a family -friendly community with two local four-year colleges and offers the perfect work-life balance of suburban and rural settings. Residents enjoy easy access to international airports, national/college sporting events, and a wide range of cultural activities in nearby Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.

How to apply

To apply, submit CV and cover letter outlining work history and qualifications to Rhonda Creger, Manager, Physician Recruitment, rcreger@genesishcs.org. Review of CVs will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Location

Bronx, NY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)

(Posted Jun 23, 2016) – Lincoln Medical Center, a leading acute care teaching hospital academically affiliated with Weill-Cornell Medical College, is seeking an outstanding clinician with a record of excellence and expertise for the position of Attending Trauma Surgeon. Located just minutes away from Midtown Manhattan, Lincoln Medical Center is a Level I Trauma and NYS Designated Stroke Center, and renowned for its Centers of Excellence. It is a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Department Description: 12 Bed SICU, 80 Bed in-patient Unit, OR volume approximately 6,000 cases of which 3,000 cases are ambulatory surgery. Approximately 5,500 annual outpatient clinic visits. Responsibilities: - Participation in ACGME General Surgery Residency/ Surgical Critical Care/Trauma Fellowship programs. - Act as a resource for other surgical divisions (colorectal, surgical oncology, endocrine) Required Qualifications: - Degree in Medicine from an accredited school. - A NYS Medical license, board eligibility or Board Certification in General Surgery with current BLS, ACLS, ATLS & PALS certifications. - Completion of 1-2 year fellowship program, M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy or a recent surgical resident graduate with at least five years of training within a level 1 trauma center. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email your CV to tristines@pagny.org, or apply online at: http://jobs.pagny.org/ PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, PC Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to tristines@pagny.org, or apply online at: http://jobs.pagny.org/

Location

Charlotte, NC

Carolinas HealthCare System

(Posted Jun 27, 2016) – The Department of Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Chief for the Division of Acute Care Surgery. The Division of Acute Care Surgery is organized into the Sections of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute/Emergency General Surgery. There are 16 surgeons and 17 ACPs in the Division. Qualified candidates should: • Be a recognized academic clinician-researcher and qualify for the rank of Associate or Professor of Surgery. • Provide a vision and strategic direction for the Division of Acute Care Surgery as well as leadership, supervision and accountability to fulfill the education, research, clinical and administrative service missions and values of the Department. • Possess strong leadership abilities, management experience in multidisciplinary/multi-professional environments, and the ability to influence, negotiate and motivate collaborators to build a culture of quality, efficiency, and responsiveness. • Be energy driven professionally with the ability to foster the growth of others through a progressive mind-set and aptitude to motivate others by way of inspirational and directive communication and good listening skills to provide the Division with a strong level of trust and guidance. • Have a strong commitment to the education of fellows, residents, medical students and advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs). The Department of Surgery has 68 full-time clinical faculty and 6 PhD translational and basic science researchers. The Divisions in the Department of Surgery are Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Gastrointestinal/Minimally Invasive Surgery (GI/MIS), Hepatopancreatic and Biliary (HPB) Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Urology. The general surgery residency matches 6 categorical residents per year and 2 preliminary residents for the PGY-1 year. Fellowship programs are offered in Bariatric Surgery, Breast Oncology, GI/MIS, HPB Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Urologic Oncology. The Division of Acute Care Surgery manages the most seriously ill and injured surgical patients in the Carolinas HealthCare System and its surrounding geography within North and South Carolina. The Carolinas HealthCare System is one of the largest, most comprehensive and integrated, public, not-for-profit systems in the nation compromising more than 7,500 licensed beds, employing nearly 62,000 people and accounting for more than 12 million patient encounters on an annual basis. Trauma and Surgical Critical Care services are performed at Carolinas Medical Center and Acute/Emergency General Surgery services at Carolinas Medical Center and Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy. The Carolinas Medical Center is an 874 bed, tertiary/quaternary care hospital, ACS-verified Level I trauma center in the Carolinas HealthCare System. It serves as the University of North Carolina School of Medicine-Charlotte Campus and the lead institution for the regional Metrolina Trauma Advisory Committee (MTAC). Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy is a 196 bed acute care hospital located 1.5 miles from Carolinas Medical Center campus with advanced specialty services in orthopaedics, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and urogynecology. The F. H. "Sammy" Ross Trauma Center at Carolinas Medical Center is the busiest in the state of North Carolina, with more than 5,100 trauma code activations and 4,700 adult trauma admissions annually. It is the 6th highest trauma volume hospital in the United States. Pediatric trauma care at the Levine Children's Hospital is an integral part of the trauma program. The 234-bed Levine’s Children’s Hospital, located on the campus of the Carolinas Medical Center, is an ACS-verified Level II pediatric trauma center. Carolinas Medical Center features a 29-bed dedicated Surgical/Trauma ICU, a separate 29-bed Neurosurgical ICU and virtual critical care services for the Carolinas HealthCare System. Surgical Critical Care provides consultation and management services for multiple surgical subspecialties evaluating over 2500 patients annually. The Division has one ACGME-approved Surgical Critical Care fellowship. Acute and Emergency General Surgery service are provided for inpatients and emergency room patients at Carolinas Medical Center and Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy. Freestanding emergency rooms in the Carolinas HealthCare System provide additional surgical volume to both locations. The Physician Connection Line (PCL) through Carolinas HealthCare System’s TeleHealth Solutions® coordinates patient transfers, primarily to Carolinas Medical Center, for urgent or emergent surgical evaluation and treatment.

How to apply

For more information about this position or to submit a confidential CV, please contact our Physician Recruiter at Jayna.Wojciak@carolinashealthcare.org.

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Chicago, IL

Mt Sinai Medical Center

(Posted Jun 28, 2016) – Mt. Sinai is a state of Illinois designated Level I Trauma Center l9ocated on the west side of Chicago. We have 2200-2600 trauma activations/year with slightly over 40% penetrating injuries. The service performs over 300 emergency general traum procedures/year. The service is also responsible for the care of the patients in our 9 bed dedicated surgical ICU. This includes a cardiac surgery program and an active neurosurgical program as well.

How to apply

Email interest and CV to: gary.merlotti@sinai.org

Location

7/5/2016 12:00:00 AM – 7/6/2016 11:59:00 PM

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EAST Twitter Journal Club - July 5-6, 2016

EAST Journal Club on Twitter!  Join trauma and acute care surgeons and other healthcare professionals in a public Twitter chat about a current article from the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.  The article’s author and EAST moderators will be online over this two-day period to answer questions, discuss related topics, and ask “where do we go from here?”  

Featured Article - "Firearm injury prevention: A consensus approach to reducing preventable deaths"Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: June 2016 - Volume 80 - Issue 6 - p 850-852.
Authors: Ronald Stewart, MD @Stewartr84 &  Deborah Kuhls, MD @dakuhls Moderators: Niels Martin, MD @nielsmd, Jason Smith, MD, PhD @DrJtrauma, Christian Jones, MD @jonessurgery, Kevin Schuster, MD @kevinMschuster

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7/28/2016 12:00:00 AM – 7/31/2016 12:00:00 AM

Swisshotel

Chicago, IL 60611

American College of Surgeons (ACS) Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course

Date: July 28-31, 2016

Location: Swisshotel, Chicago, IL 60611

URL: https://www.facs.org/gsreviewcourse

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Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth-Hitchcock

(Posted Jun 30, 2016) – Acute Care Trauma Surgeon Dartmouth-Hitchcock Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H), one of the nation's leading innovators in clinical care and national healthcare policy is seeking a Academic Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon to join the professional staff of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic and the faculty of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Board eligibility or certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care is required. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is a Level-1 Trauma Center with a dedicated team of 7 surgeons who provide Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Salaries are competitive and will be based on experience. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College commensurate with experience. A passion for teaching medical students and residents is essential and participation in clinical and/or outcomes research is strongly encouraged. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play. Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to apply

Please submit CV and cover letter at: www.dhproviders.org Cover letter should be addressed to: Kurt K. Rhynhart, MD, Chairman of the Search Committee? Section of General Surgery or send CV to Kyle Hayman, Physician Recruiter at: Kyle.R.Hayman@hitchcock.org

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