9/29/2016 12:00:00 AM – 10/2/2016 12:00:00 AM

Philadelphia, PA

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For additional information on this training please see the flyers below:

1. Live Basics Philadelphia 

2. SE Training Flyer Philadelphia 

Akron, OH

Summa Health

(Posted Sep 1, 2016) – Summa Health is seeking a board certified/board eligible Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon to join our employed physician group, Summa Health Medical Group. Summa Health System - Akron City Hospital Campus is an ACS verified, state of Ohio designated, Level I Trauma Center with: • Over 1,500 annual adult trauma admissions • A newly renovated 85,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Emergency Department providing care to more than 91,000 patients each year • A 78-bed ICU critical care center and 16-bed ICU-Stepdown unit • An on-site rehabilitation care at Summa Rehab Hospital • A commitment to quality improvement at the Region, State, and National levels (ACS TQIP® member since 2009) Summa Health System, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is one of the largest integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems in Ohio and coordinates over 8,000 employees in 2 hospitals, 20+ medical centers, and more than 100 physician offices to serve the health care needs of Northeast Ohio. Summa Health’s Accountable Care Organization (ACO), NewHealth Collaborative, manages the health of over 90,000 people through an extensive primary care network of physicians and clinicians. In 2014 and 2015, NewHealth Collaborative was the first and only ACO in Ohio to be recognized for saving money and showing significant improvements in the health of patients who participated in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Candidate Requirements • Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery as well as Surgical Critical Care • Commitment to quality care in a patient-centered, team-based environment • Active involvement in medical student and resident education • Energetic pursuit of continued quality and performance improvement Opportunity Highlights • Employed position – Summa Health Medical Group is a 300 physician and 100 advanced practice provider strong, multi-specialty group o Competitive compensation with salary guarantee o Comprehensive benefit package o Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and General Surgery practice opportunities • Experienced inpatient and outpatient advanced practice trauma providers supporting the team • The Oldest accredited surgical residency program in Ohio, one of 14 GME training programs at Summa • Resources for Research and innovative development • Academic appointments at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Akron University, and Kent State University, are encouraged, commensurate with experience • Simulation-based skill enhancement and education with local, regional, national, and international recognition in teaching and education through courses and academia • Coordinated inpatient and ambulatory Epic Systems’ EMR installations will be completed in early 2017 • System support for ongoing professional development Community Information • Rising from the rolling hills of the Western Reserve, along the Ohio & Erie Canal, Akron is a vital heartland city at the center of multiple major transportation routes. Named in 2015 by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s 20 most affordable cities, Akron is located adjacent to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and offers full four season outdoor activities while the downtown hosts a vibrant arts scene and world class shopping. Conveniently located between two major airports and only 40 minutes from Cleveland, renowned sporting, arts and entertainment, fine dining, and cultural events are easily accessed with a strong historical backbone in venues such as the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Blossom Music Center, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, Akron Art Museum, All-American Soapbox Derby, and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, to name but a few. Not only are there numerous communities to suit all, but also Northeast Ohio offers top quality primary and secondary education options. Make Northeast Ohio your Home, “where Economic Activity, Quality of Live, and Affordability come together.” http://www.neoisgreat.com/NE_OHIO EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

How to apply

For more information please contact the Physician Recruitment department at 234-312-6286 or physicianrecruitment@summahealth.org. http://www.summahealth.org/careers/physicians/physicians

Location

Dallas, TX

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas

(Posted Sep 2, 2016) – Urgent Surgery Associates, P.A. is a private group 10 of trauma, surgical critical care specialists and acute care surgeons at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas, ranked # 1 in Dallas and # 3 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report. BUMC is a 1,008-bed tertiary care hospital in the heart of Dallas with a high level of acuity and approximately 39,000 admissions a year. Since 1997, the American College of Surgeons has recognized BUMC as a Level 1 Trauma Center with approximately 2,400 admissions yearly. There are 123 total ICU beds, 57 of which are surgical ICU beds. Currently, our surgical critical care faculty provides care for trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, solid organ transplant, heart and lung transplant, cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedic and orthopedic spinal surgery, ENT, oral surgery, OB-GYN, and plastic surgery. The surgeons in the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery have always been closely involved in the ACGME approved general surgery resident education (9 residents a year), as well as research and quality initiatives. Also there is an ACGME accredited Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship for four fellows yearly. Our surgeons also serve as Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine faculty and are heavily involved in medical student education. Candidates for the position must be certified (or eligible for certification) by the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and surgical critical care.

How to apply

Letters of interest and curriculum vitae should be sent to Michael Foreman, MD, FACS at Urgent Surgery Associates, P.A., 2710 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204 or email at mforemanursa@gmail.com.

Location

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

(Posted Sep 2, 2016) – Sharp Memorial Hospital is seeking a Trauma Medical Director. The candidate must be board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. A Trauma Fellowship is preferred. The components of the position require medical leadership expertise in: • Trauma Clinical Care • Trauma Center and Trauma System Administration • Performance Improvement • Research and Education • Injury prevention and community service Sharp Memorial Hospital is an ACS accredited Level II trauma center and one of five adult trauma centers in the San Diego Trauma System. Sharp is the 6th largest acute care hospital in California. The trauma volume is 2600 patients each year. The trauma program has had the commitment of the hospital administration for over 30 years and the subspecialty physician coverage is exceptional. The specific program support includes four Trauma Surgeons, a Trauma Program Manager, four Trauma Nurse Practitioners, four registrars and an administrative secretary.

How to apply

Contact Information: Frank Kennedy, MD Trauma Medical Director Sharp Memorial Hospital 7901 Frost St. San Diego, CA 92123 Frank.kennedy@sharp.com

Location

10/4/2016 12:00:00 AM – 10/5/2016 12:00:00 AM

Hard Rock Hotel

San Diego, CA

Sacramento, CA

Kaiser Permanente

(Posted Sep 6, 2016) – I trust my instincts I know that a feeling is sometimes more than just a feeling. Know when to offer encouragement. And believe every interaction has the power to be extraordinary. At Kaiser Permanente, I put these beliefs into practice. We are a team of health advocates. Not just helping those who need help, but caring for our patients proactively. I focus my knowledge and attention on guiding my patients toward better health and well-being—a mission I share with Kaiser Permanente. If you’re ready to practice health care the way you’ve always intended, this is the place to put your beliefs into practice. Join us in Sacramento, California. Nurse Practitioner II – Perioperative/Surgical Services Part-time (35 hrs/wk), Job #499555, 499579 In this role, you will be responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated service. You will perform physical examinations, confer with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborate with others in the department to ensure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators, and participate in the overall coordination of patient care. Qualifications include: • At least six months of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) • One year (within the past three years) of experience as a NP providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or those who have undergone surgical/invasive procedures • RN First Assist experience required if assisting with surgical procedures. If only caring for specific patient population of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required • A master’s degree in nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permanente employee who was ‘grandfathered in’ prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1, 2008) • Completion of a master’s program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP, or Pediatric NP required (Adult, Family, or Acute NP if practice limited to adults; Family or Pediatric NP if practice limited to pediatric patients) • The ability to meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser Permanente system. National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties if working in obstetrics, gynecologic or neonatal specialties, and National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses if working in pediatrics • A current California RN/NP License with California BRN issued Furnishing Number • A current BLS • A NPI with the ability to meet Medicare requirements for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number) • Current DEA if required for specialty • Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NALS, PALS, and/or PEARS may also be required Physician Assistant Part-time (35 hrs/wk), Job #499563, 499616, 499649 In this role, you will provide high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. You will be responsible for managing patients in the office, hospital, Emergency Department, and/or perioperative setting. You may be required to First Assist in the Operating Room or perform other department specific procedures as well as facilitate on call responsibilities for your supervising physician. Daily responsibilities may vary based upon the department and supervising physician needs and may require evening or weekend hours. Qualifications include: • A graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program • A California State Physician Assistant License, issued by the Physician Assistant Board under Medical Board of California. • NCCPA certified at time of hire and maintained throughout your career at Kaiser Permanente • BLS certification • A National Provider Identifier (NPI) or the ability to obtain one prior to employment start date with the ability to meet current Medicare requirements for billing • Advanced certification in specialty area preferred • ACLS certification preferred • May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific department • Excellent patient management skills in hospital and outpatient setting. Managing hospitalized, post-operative patients will be 75% - 80% of the job. • The ability to support and understand the complexity of cases in a busy practice and the ability to first assist in the OR, in general surgery and specialty surgery • The ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. jobs.kp.org KAISER PERMANENTE Discover what it’s like to be part of an industry-leading organization driving innovative care and technology. Get social with us and see what people are saying! Glassdoor and LinkedIn: Kaiser Permanente Facebook: Kaiser Permanente Thrive Twitter: @KPCareers YouTube: Kaiser Permanente Careers

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please visit http://jobs.kp.org for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing the above job numbers.

Location

10/6/2016 4:00:00 PM – 10/6/2016 5:00:00 PM

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REBOA: Practical Advice for Safe Adoption and Utilization in Your Practice 
with Dr. Laura Moore and Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin

October 6, 2016 from 5pm-6pm Eastern (4pm-5pm Central, 2pm-3pm Pacific)

Register

Special thanks to Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. for their support of this program through an unrestricted grant. 

Middletown, NY

Orange Regional Medical Center - Greater Hudson Valley Health System

(Posted Sep 8, 2016) – The division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery is actively recruiting Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to our Trauma Team as we work towards achieving an ACS Level II Trauma Center designation. The Advanced Practice Professionals (APP's) will report directly to the Trauma Program Director and will be responsible for providing trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery coverage. The right candidate(s) will have a Physician Assistant degree from an accredited Physician’s Assistant Program or be a Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioners Program with preference & clinical focus on Surgery and/or Critical Care. Current licensure in the state of New York. He or she will also have current certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, & ATLS. He or she will have completed a recent PA surgical residency or have at least 5 years or more work experience as a Surgical NP. All candidates must be Board Certified by either the ANCC / AANP or NCCPA The specialties that these advanced practice professionals would serve could be shared. While trauma / surgery is the area our main focus is now, as the ability to take on surgically trained APP's expands, having them work in Ortho, Urology, Breast Surgery & Critical Care / Pulmonary could be a possibility. The number of physicians they’ll be working with, to start, will be the 3 to 5 trauma surgeons with an expansion based upon the specialty mix noted. There will be a component of call coverage required which, currently would be an average of approximately 5 per month. The candidate would most likely be 1st Assistant on the majority of cases with a care split between clinical / 1st Assist approximately 60/40. Greater than 90% of the cases through Trauma / Surgery are blunt force injuries and not penetrating. · New Facility – First new, free-standing hospital in NY State in 20+ years · Employed provider model in a growing 90+ provider medical group· Multiple shift types available affording important work / life balance· Fully paid malpractice with Industry Leading, Competitive Salary and Benefits· PTO, 403(b), CME, Life, Health, Vision, Dental & Disability Insurance offered· Beautiful and Historic Hudson Valley Location – World renowned tourist region

How to apply

E-mail CV to physicianrecruitment@ormc.org or call 845-741-9102

Location

Oak Lawn, IL

Advocate Medical Group

(Posted Sep 9, 2016) – Advocate Medical Group (AMG), an operating division of the Advocate Health Care system seeks an additional trauma / surgical critical care physician to join a seven person group at Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACMC), a designated Level I trauma center for the state of Illinois. The ideal candidate for this position will be a fellowship-trained, board certified or board eligible trauma surgeon /surgical intensivist. The selected individual must possess superior skills in the care of acutely injured and critically ill surgical patients along with the ability to function collaboratively in a team environment. Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACMC) is a leading community based medical center located just outside of Chicago in Oak Lawn, Illinois. ACMC is a major teaching affiliate of the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Chicago. As the primary Level I trauma center serving Chicago’s Southside, Southern Cook County, and Lake County, Indiana, the team manages approximately 4,000 adult activations annually and over 800 operative cases with a penetrating trauma rate of 30%. The opportunity to participate in Emergency General Surgery call is also available. The position will involve all aspects of evaluation and clinical care of trauma patients with 4 to 5 “in house” trauma calls per month anticipated. Other responsibilities will include critical care coverage for 20 to 30 surgical intensive care unit beds and teaching of medical students, surgery residents, emergency medicine residents, and pulmonary fellows. There are also significant opportunities for clinical research. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Clinical academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Chicago is available if desired. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established team and become part of Advocate Health Care, Chicago’s largest provider of care and one of the nation’s leading integrated health systems. AMG is both physician led and physician governed and serves as the growth vehicle for the system, currently employing 1,500 physicians & specialists and 400+ APCs in over 50 medical and surgical specialties.

How to apply

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Susan Kilpatrick, Director, Physician Recruitment, Advocate Medical Group via email to: susan.kilpatrick@advocatehealth.com

Location

Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke's Health System

(Posted Sep 15, 2016) – Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri is accepting applications for an Acute Care or Trauma Surgeon to join the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Specialists group led by Medical Director, Dr. Scott Sagraves. The successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in the clinical areas of trauma, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. Opportunities may be available for a limited elective general surgery practice. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a major teaching affiliate hospital for the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. Opportunities exist for a clinical academic appointment within the Department of Surgery. There will also be responsibility for teaching general surgery residents at this State designated Level I trauma center as well as instruction of medical students on their surgery and ICU rotations. Involvement in clinical research is encouraged and preferred. The candidate must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and be certified/eligible for added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care. This position requires the applicant to obtain a Missouri medical license. Leadership opportunities exist for the experienced candidate to assume Medical Directorship of the Surgical/Trauma ICU. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a 600-bed regional, tertiary hospital, and serves as the flagship of the Saint Luke’s Health System (a prominent 11 hospital not for profit organization). The hospital is a recipient of the “Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award” and has achieved the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center’s prestigious “Magnet Designation” three times, as well as being ranked by US News and World Report in 11 categories. The hospital is based in the beautiful Plaza district in Kansas City. Kansas City (population – 2 million) is known as the “City of Fountains” and features professional sports, jazz, world class BBQ, beautiful lakes and parks and access to three of the top ranked public school districts in the U.S. Kansas City was recently voted as having one of the “Kid Friendliest” suburbs by USA TODAY.

How to apply

All inquiries are confidential. Please send your CV and letter of interest to: Mick Allison Director of Physician Recruitment and Retention Saint Luke’s Health System mallison@saint-lukes.org Office: 816-502-8879

Location

PORTLAND, ME

Maine Medical Partners

(Posted Sep 16, 2016) – Maine Medical Partners is seeking an experienced, Fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to serve as Trauma Director at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates to establish the strategic direction of the department to make Maine Medical Center a leader in rural trauma in the US. The Director will lead a group of 8 Trauma Surgeons and oversee the day-to-day operations of Maine Medical Center’s Trauma Department, working closely with his/her colleagues to ensure the quality and safety of trauma surgery to patients. The Acute Care Surgery team offers trauma care, surgical care for patients with critical illness, burn and wound care, emergency and general surgery, and research into preventing injury and continually improving outcomes. Candidates must be Board Certified in General Surgery with Fellowship training in Trauma and Burn Care, with at least 5 years of clinical experience and exceptional leadership skills in an academic setting. Maine Medical Center has 637 licensed beds and is the state’s leading tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center, with a full complement of residencies and fellowships and integration with Tufts University Medical School. The successful candidate will be employed by Maine Medical Partners (MMP), a subsidiary of Maine Medical Center and Maine’s largest multi-specialty group, serving patients throughout the state and in Northern New England. This high quality team of over 500 physicians and 200 advanced practice professionals is based at Maine Medical Center and delivers care through a network of 30 locations across the State and acts as a regional referral network. Candidates will be involved with teaching and mentoring general surgery residents, and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine program, and candidates will have a faculty appointment at the Tufts University School of Medicine. Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a beautiful, culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology. For more information, please contact Alison C. Nathanson, Director, MaineHealth Physician Recruitment Center at (207) 661-7383 or nathaa@mainehealth.org.

How to apply

Email CV to Alison Nathanson at nathaa@mainehealth.org

Location

Reading, PA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

(Posted Sep 16, 2016) – The Department of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several staff surgeon positions. These “Penn Medicine Clinician” positions will be housed at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, a 600-plus bed tertiary care center and Level II trauma center located in beautiful Berks County, Pennsylvania. Successful applicants will have experience in the field of trauma and surgical critical care. Responsibilities include patient care in trauma, surgical critical care and general emergency surgery; participation in the supervision and instruction of residents and fellows; program development and implementation; and participation in performance improvement activities. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree and must be certified by the American Board of Surgery or eligible for such certification. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

How to apply

Please submit curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to: Forrest Fernandez, MD Reading Hospital Trauma Administration B Building, 4th Floor 6th Avenue and Spruce Street West Reading, PA 19611 forrest.fernandez@readinghealth.org

Location

9/30/2016 3:00:00 PM – 9/30/2016 4:00:00 PM

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This program will be held on September 30, 2016 from 4pm-5pm Eastern (3pm-4pm Central, 1pm-2pm Pacific).  There is no cost to participate in this webinar but registration is required. 

Register

This session will focus on the new EAST Practice Management Guideline on C-Spine Clearance in the Obtunded Patient. This new PMG supports clearing the cervical spine and removing cervical spine precautions based on a negative high-quality CT scan and no further imaging. This remains a controversial topic, with many experts arguing for continuation of cervical spine immobilization and/or performing MRI of the c-spine to ensure that there is no major ligamentous injury with instability.

Moderator: Kevin Pei, EAST Online Education
Co-Moderator: Matthew Martin, EAST Online Education Chair

Arguing the PRO position for CT-based C-spine clearance:
Mayur Patel, MD, FACS
Ruby Skinner, MD, FACS

Arguing the CON position that CT-based clearance is inadequate:
Kevin Schuster, MD, FACS

Primary study or data being discussed:
New East C-Spine Practice Management Guideline 2015

1. Patel MB, Humble SS, Cullinane DC, Day MA, Jawa RS, Devin CJ, et al. Cervical spine collar clearance in the obtunded adult blunt trauma patient: A systematic review and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2015;78(2):430-41.

Bronx, NY

SBH Health System

(Posted Sep 21, 2016) – SBH Health System is seeking a board certified/eligible Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon to join our group. SBH is a state of New York designated Level I Trauma center in the Bronx with: *Over 1800 activations a year * State of the art Trauma Bay/resuscitation area * staffed Surgical Critical care Unit with surgical residents and fellows * A commitment to quality and improvement at all Trauma Levels. * A surgical Residency with 3 Chief surgical residents Candidate requirements: * Board certified/eligible in general Surgery -Added certification in Surgical Critical care * Involnment in the teaching of surgical residents and students Works closely with the Director of Trauma and the Director of Surgical Critical Care to meet the objectives of development and implementation of the goals for the Trauma Service and Surgical Critical Care Service, trauma center verification, and overall development of the trauma program. The incumbent will ensure that quality care and appropriate treatment are delivered to the trauma and critically-ill patient, initiate changes as needed to improve quality of care and assist the Director of Trauma and the Director of Surgical Critical Care in providing clinical management. Assists the Director of Trauma and the Director of Surgical Critical Care with monitoring performance improvement, quality assurance and the patient safety process. Provides trauma care and participate in the trauma surgeon call schedule

How to apply

Fausto Y Vinces DO FACOS FACS Director of Trauma 4422 Third Ave Bronx NY 10457

Location

Charleston, SC

Trident Health System

(Posted Sep 21, 2016) – Trident Medical Center is seeking a trauma surgeon to join our team. We are an acute care model covering trauma, ER general surgery, and surgical critical care. Successful candidates must: • Have fellowship training in Trauma and/or Surgical Critical Care • Be BC/BE in Surgery and SCC via the American Board of Surgery • Be ATLS Certified • Able to obtain a SC license and full hospital privileges Trident Medical Center is offering a highly competitive compensation package including a base salary + WRVU bonus and full, comprehensive benefits. Excellent call schedule; 1:5

How to apply

Please submit a CV to Tammy Lindsay at Tammy.Lindsay@HCAHealthcare.com.

Location

9/27/2016 12:00:00 AM – 9/28/2016 11:59:00 PM

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EAST Twitter Journal Club - September 27-28, 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 - "The Impact of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Trauma Care: A Step in the Right Direction" Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 Sep;81(3):427-34. 
Authors: Bellal Joseph, MD @bellaljosephMD  Moderator: Tareq Kheirbek, MD @kheirbek

Click here For more information about #EASTjc, Twitter, and Twitter chats, and follow @EASTjournalclub on Twitter.

Mesa, AZ

Banner Desert Medical Center

(Posted Sep 22, 2016) – Advanced Surgical Associates (ASA) is seeking a fellowship-trained surgeon to serve as Associate Trauma Medical Director at Banner Desert Medical Center. Banner Desert Medical Center (BDMC) / Cardon Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) is a community hospital with more than 600 licensed beds, of which 150 are devoted to pediatric patients. The hospital anticipates provisional designation as an Arizona Level I Trauma Center in the early Spring 2017 and will seek separate ACS Level II verifications for both Adults and Pediatrics. BDMC/CCMC will become only the second Trauma Center capable of managing both Adult and Pediatric patients in the Phoenix metro area and expects adding more than 2500 patients to its trauma registry annually. Candidates must have completed fellowship training in either Surgical Critical Care (with emphasis in Trauma Surgery) or Acute Care Surgery and be Board-certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Two years post-fellowship experience is preferred. Administrative duties will include providing education of nursing and allied health personnel, assisting with development of treatment guidelines and participation in performance improvement and patient safety activities. Clinical duties will involve trauma surgery, including the initial management of pediatric trauma patients, as well as surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. ASA is a multi-specialty surgery group that is contracted to provide trauma surgeons for BDMC/CCMC. ASA offers a great work environment, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, CME allowance with paid CME time, professional liability coverage and relocation assistance. EOE.

How to apply

Please forward Letter of Interest and CVs to: Jeffrey P. Salomone, MD, FACS Director, Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Advanced Surgical Associates Trauma Medical Director Banner Desert Medical Center / Cardon Children’s Medical Center Via email: Jeffrey.Salomone@bannerhealth.com

Location

Mesa, AZ

Banner Desert Medical Center

(Posted Sep 22, 2016) – Advanced Surgical Associates (ASA) is seeking a surgical intensivist to serve as the Medical Director of the Trauma / Surgical ICU at Banner Desert Medical Center. Banner Desert Medical Center (BDMC) / Cardon Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) is a community hospital with more than 600 licensed beds, of which 150 are devoted to pediatric patients. The Trauma / Surgical ICU was opened less an a year ago and has 20 beds. The hospital anticipates provisional designation as an Arizona Level I Trauma Center in the early Spring 2017 and will seek separate ACS Level II verifications for both Adults and Pediatrics. BDMC/CCMC will become only the second Trauma Center capable of managing both Adult and Pediatric patients in the Phoenix metro area and expects adding more than 2500 patients to its trauma registry annually. Candidates must have completed fellowship training in either Surgical Critical Care (with emphasis in Trauma Surgery) or Acute Care Surgery and be Board-certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Two year’s post-fellowship experience is preferred. Administrative duties will include providing education to S/TICU nursing personnel, assisting with development of treatment guidelines and participation in performance improvement and patient safety activities. Clinical duties will involve trauma surgery, including the initial management of pediatric trauma patients, as well as surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. ASA is a multi-specialty surgery group and is contracted to provide trauma surgeons for BDMC/CCMC. ASA offers a great work environment, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, CME allowance with paid CME time, professional liability coverage and relocation assistance. EOE.

How to apply

Please forward Letter of Interest and CVs to: Jeffrey P. Salomone, MD, FACS Director, Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Advanced Surgical Associates Trauma Medical Director Banner Desert Medical Center / Cardon Children’s Medical Center Via email: Jeffrey.Salomone@bannerhealth.com

Location

Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

(Posted Sep 22, 2016) – Chief of Trauma/Trauma Medical Director, Division of Acute Care Surgery University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery The Division of Acute Care Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief of Trauma/Trauma Medical Director. The next Chief of Trauma/Trauma Medical Director will play a key leadership role in advancing the mission, operations, and service of the division within the Department of Surgery. Reporting to the Director, Division of Acute Care Surgery, s/he will be responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the systematic delivery of care to trauma patients and ensuring continual evaluation of the quality of care being provided. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Surgery has earned a national and international reputation for its unique blending of advanced medicine, excellent patient care and research, with some of its innovative surgical programs being among the largest in the country. The Department provides quaternary surgical care for the entire state of Alabama. The Department has nine divisions, including cardiothoracic, acute care surgery, orthopaedic, pediatric, gastrointestinal, vascular, surgical oncology, plastic, and transplantation surgery. Together with the regional and statewide EMS program, the Division of Acute Care Surgery provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary program of care for the severely injured multisystem trauma or burn victim. UAB Hospital is an American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Verified Level One, high volume Trauma Center and has become one of the major treatment centers in the southeastern U.S. for patients suffering traumatic injury. The Chief of Trauma/Trauma Medical Director is responsible for providing overall direction in trauma patient care. S/he will develop, administer, direct, and coordinate trauma services. This includes evaluating the components along the continuum of care currently in place and developing the areas in which there are gaps. In addition, the leader will serve as the chair of the Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee and will actively participate in the clinical case review of trauma cases that have been identified through trauma performance improvement. Finally, the Chief of Trauma/Trauma Medical Director will develop and implement trauma outreach education and injury prevention programs for the community at large. The successful candidate ideally should have a record of collaborative leadership and be highly regarded as a clinical and research leader in his/her fields. S/he will be a passionate supporter of diversity programs and the Department’s mission of service excellence and continuous improvement focused on patient-centered care, quality, safety, and fiscally sound operations. University of Alabama, Birmingham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates, who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired.

How to apply

Nominations and expressions of interest will continue to be considered until the position is filled. The Search Committee will initiate the screening of candidates upon receipt of information. Interested candidates should submit confidentially, in electronic form (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF files preferred), a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: Division of Acute Care Surgery - University of Alabama Birmingham c/o Mindy Kairey Russell Reynolds Associates UAB_Trauma@russellreynolds.com

Location

Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health System

(Posted Sep 23, 2016) – Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon Morristown Medical Center Atlantic Health System Atlantic Health System is one of the largest non-profit health care systems in New Jersey. We are comprised of Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Hospital – all of which are accredited by The Joint Commission. Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined with the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 8th year in a row to Fortune’s “Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For” list. We believe you’ll find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees. Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ is currently seeking a Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon to join its ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center. The qualified candidate will join a team of five other trauma critical care surgeons and should have a strong interest in resident education, as the surgeons are actively involved with the Department’s free standing surgical residency program. There is ample opportunity to pursue general surgical interests as well as acute care surgery and the Department of Surgery at Morristown Medical Center has a well-equipped basic science research lab (under the direction of a full-time PhD) providing opportunities to pursue both clinical and basic science research interests. Board certification/eligibility in Surgery/Surgical Critical Care is required. Morristown Medical Center is a tertiary teaching hospital serving a population of approximately one million in northern and central New Jersey. The Hospital is recognized a Magnet Hospital for nursing care and has abundant subspecialist surgical support for the Trauma Program. The American College of Surgeons has verified our program as a Level I Trauma Center for the past two decades. Our surgeons also staff the hospital’s 22-bed SICU. We have approximately 1,400 trauma admissions annually, and are supported by our helicopter program. Located one hour west of New York City, the area offers a comfortable lifestyle and an abundance of cultural and recreational activities. Join us at Atlantic Health System, where new technologies keep us at the forefront of healthcare in New Jersey and beyond. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit: Jobs.atlantichealth.org - Req. # 00089638

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