Chicago, IL

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

(Posted Dec 29, 2016) – The division of Trauma and Critical Care at Illinois Masonic Medical Center is a designated urban Level I trauma center for the state of Illinois serving the northern third of the city of Chicago. Our team seeks an additional Trauma/Acute Care surgeon to join our five member practice. The ideal candidate for this position will be a fellowship-trained intensivist with interest in trauma, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. 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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center (AIMMC) is a leading community based medical center located on Chicago’s north side just blocks from Wrigley Field home to the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs!. AIMMC is a major teaching affiliate of the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Chicago. We are the primary Level I trauma center serving Chicago’s Northside. In addition, the hospital is a transfer center for complex neurosurgical, cardiothoracic and general surgery patients. Our practice is expanding rapidly; in 2016 we experienced a greater than 50% increase in trauma activations, critical care consults, and emergency general surgery as well as associated operative procedures. The position will involve all aspects of evaluation and clinical care of trauma patients, SICU consults, emergency general surgery patients along with teaching of medical students, surgery residents, emergency medicine residents, and surgical critical care fellows. There are also significant opportunities for clinical research in our new center for outcomes research led by a PhD member of the team. Competitive salary and full benefits including CME stipend are offered. Clinical academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Chicago is available. 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. Advocate Healthcare has five level 1 trauma centers along with three level 2 trauma centers that collaborate monthly. 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

2/1/2017 12:00:00 AM – 2/1/2017 12:00:00 AM

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February 1, 2017 is the deadline to apply for the 2017 Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University Scholarship supported through EAST* and the American College of Surgeons.

Click here for program information and scholarship application details.

*EAST funding for this scholarship has been possible by a generous donation from the Dorothy K. Commanday Foundation and Edward Yelon. 

2/2/2017 12:00:00 AM – 2/4/2017 12:00:00 AM

Örebro, Sweden

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Main Topics: (round tables, lectures, debates)

• EVTM concept, multidisciplinary approach
• REBOA issues (basic and advanced)
• What do we know - updates
• Vascular access Issues
• Pre-hospital and military aspects
• Training aspects and debates
• Complications and wirte pitfalls with EVTM
• Technical aspects for Endo and hybrid solutions
• Solutions by organs / anatomy - cases - the options
• Animal research; new endovascular technologies

For additional details regarding this symposium please click here and here.

Terre Haute , IN

EmCare Surgical Services

(Posted Jan 4, 2017) – Terre Haute Regional Hospital is a 278-bed community-based medical center with comprehensive medical and surgical programs. Terre Haute Regional Hospital was recently named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission. In 2004, Terre Haute Regional Hospital completed the final phase of a $40 million new construction and renovation project. The scope of the project included the construction of a two-story tower for our ER and ICU. Trauma Program: • Level II Trauma application 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 Trauma Medical Director Criteria: • Board Certified Surgery with Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care Fellowship • Pediatric Experience • ATLS Instructor • Previous Trauma Director experience with state and regional exposure Offering: • Permanent positions with equitable scheduling model and unique work/rest model • 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 • Comprehensive back-end support services including recruitment, credentialing, renewals, billing, follow-up clinic support and more Terre Haute, also known as the historical “Crossroads of America,” is a great city with a unique, rich past and a bright future. Whether your visit includes a stop at one of our many festivals, a weekend-long sporting event or a family getaway, the city offers a wide variety of fun for all ages. Visitor Center: http://terrehaute.com/

How to apply

Jennifer Studebaker Jennifer.Studebaker@emcare.com 214-693-1507

Location

Richland, WA

Kadlec

(Posted Jan 4, 2017) – Richland, Washington – Seeking a Trauma/Critical Care fellowship-trained surgeon to take Kadlec to a level II Trauma designation. Director will develop and oversee a new level II Trauma & Acute Surgery Service as we expand our Trauma and Critical Care Services. You will establish Trauma protocols along with integrating the Critical Care team with the Trauma team. Successful candidate should be fellowship trained in Trauma/Critical Care, but years of experience in lieu of fellowship will be considered. New Trauma/Critical Care fellowship graduate with the right leadership skills will be considered. Kadlec Regional Medical Center is a progressive, 270-bed, nationally recognized, not-for-profit medical center. The first hospital in Washington state to receive Planetree Designated status, Kadlec is the regional referral center for southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. We are focused on creating a truly healing environment for each individual patient’s unique needs. Just as importantly, we support an organizational culture which encourages and nurtures its staff. Nestled at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers, Richland enjoys an abundance of outdoor recreation, excellent education, and rich scientific and agricultural industries - including an internationally recognized wine industry. With a dry climate, hot summers, and mild winters, the area boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually and year-round recreational opportunities such as golf, fishing and cycling. Kadlec is a not-for-profit health system in the beautiful Tri-Cities area of southeast Washington. The system includes Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland and Kadlec Clinic, a network of primary and specialty care clinics in the surrounding region. Kadlec is affiliated with Providence Health & Services, which operates exceptional hospitals and more than 350 clinics across the West. Learn more at www.kadlec.org/careers/physicians-and-providers.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV to our in-house recruiter: Dwight Beck Dwight.Beck@kadlec.org (509) 942-2129

Location

Temple, TX

Baylor Scott & White Health

(Posted Jan 6, 2017) – Baylor Scott & White Health (Central) is seeking an outstanding academic Trauma / Critical Care Surgeon (BC / BE in both Surgery and Surgical Critical Care) to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery, within the Department of Surgery at our flagship hospital in Temple, TX Position Information • Privileges at our ACS verified Level I trauma facility in Temple, TX • Joining a team of 7 trauma surgeons (3 acute care and 4 critical care) • Responsible for all trauma and acute care surgery consults • 24 hour Dedicated OR Suite to trauma and acute care surgery with no restriction to OR access • Experience in laparoscopic surgery preferred • Academic affiliation to Texas A&M College of Medicine • Large general surgery residency program with resident coverage at all times. • Home call for trauma and acute care surgery is possible We are actively involved in medical student and resident education. Academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor through Texas A&M College of Medicine will be determined by experience and qualifications. Employment Information • Full time, hospital employed position • Competitive salary and generous benefits package; including vacation and sick bank and up to 8% in employer retirement contributions • CME days and $4,250 in CME funds • EPIC EMR

How to apply

For consideration, please formally apply online at: http://jobs.bswhealth.com/. Search Job ID 16001329. For preliminary inquiries, please contact: Tara Moore, Physician Recruiter | 254-724-0535 | Tara.Moore@BSWHealth.org About Baylor Scott & White Health Baylor Health Care System, based in Dallas, and Scott & White Healthcare, based in Temple, Texas, have formed a new organization that combines the strengths of their two nationally recognized health systems. For an industry undergoing fundamental changes, Baylor Scott & White Health provides a new vision and more resources, offering patients continued exceptional care. Baylor Scott & White Health includes 48 hospitals, more than 500 patient care sites, more than 6,000 affiliated physicians, 34,000 employees and the Scott & White health plan. Baylor Scott & White Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Baylor does not accept unsolicited resumes sent by or on behalf of a third party agency or firm. Baylor Scott & White Health will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm that does not have a signed “Baylor Scott & White Health Agency Fee Agreement.

Location

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Clinic

(Posted Jan 9, 2017) – 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 http://www.clevelandclinic.org/physicianrecruitment

Location

Englewood, CO

HCA - Swedish Medical Center

(Posted Jan 9, 2017) – Swedish Medical Center, an American College of Surgeons verified Level I Trauma Center, is seeking an experienced Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon to fill the position of Trauma Medical Director. This Level I Trauma Center serves the Rocky Mountain Region and admits over 2,200 adult and 100 pediatric trauma patients/year, and the Emergency Department treats over 54,000 patients annually. SMC has 408 licensed beds and serves as the region's referral center for neurotrauma and is a recognized leader in the treatment of stroke. Additionally, SMC has a full-service Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Center, and is home to air-medical and critical care transport provider, AirLife. The ideal candidate for the role of Trauma Medical Director will possess significant experience with trauma program leadership and the trauma performance improvement process at an ACS verified Level I or II trauma center. Experience and interest in collaborating with community Emergency Services personnel is highly desired. This opportunity offers a guaranteed call contract plus collections and is a fee-for-service practice with an excellent payor mix. HCA / HealthONE is the largest healthcare system in metro Denver consisting of six acute care hospitals, dedicated Children’s Hospital, one specialty hospital, and thirteen surgery centers. It also includes twenty-four outpatient diagnostic and/or imaging centers and eight occupational medicine clinics, eight sports medicine clinics and two medical plazas. Colorado is an amazing place to live and work. With over 300 days of sunshine per year and an average high temperature in the winter of 50 degrees and an average high temperature in the summer of 85 degrees, it's always a good time to climb a mountain, hike in one of our spectacular national parks or to just sit on your front porch and enjoy the neighborhood. Additionally, Colorado boasts eight major league sports franchises, skiing, biking, camping, live theater and concerts, art and history museums, an aquarium and a zoo. Denver is rated as one of America’s “Most Livable Cities” www.swedishhospital.com www.healthonecares.com www.denver.org

How to apply

Please send your CV to Tammy Lindsay, HCA National Physician Recruiter, at Tammy.Lindsay@HCAHealthcare.com.

Location

2/9/2017 7:00:00 AM – 2/11/2017 12:00:00 PM

The Diplomat Beach Resort
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Florida 33019

Memorial Healthcare System is hosting its 24^th Annual Trauma Symposium at the Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida on February 9-11, 2017. This symposium is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the management of trauma patients. We have scheduled well known national speakers to present on current topics and cases faced by providers in the trauma setting. This conference will also offer panel discussions to stimulate dialogue with the audience in a questions and answer format.

Our National Guest Faculty include:

Carlos V.R. Brown, MD, FACS – Austin, TX

Clay Cothren Burlew, MD, FACS – Denver, CO

Mitchell J. Cohen, MD, FACS – San Francisco, CA

Christopher J. Dente, MD, FACS – Atlanta, GA

Thomas M. Scalea, MD, FACS, MCCM – Baltimore, MD

Steven Stylianos, MD, FACS – New York, NY

 Topics covered at the conference will allow learners to:

-          Evaluate and apply the latest advancements in disaster management

-          Review the guidelines and progress in pediatric abdominal trauma

-          Explain surgery techniques in penetrative trauma

-          Analyze the role of trauma and acute care surgery

-          Evaluate the challenges in trauma surgery as a career

-          Integrate airways and resuscitation management into practice

-          Identify the opportunities for resuscitation in trauma

-          Assess tools and techniques for complex bleeding

To learn more about this event or to register, please visit: https://www.mhs.net/medical-professionals/cme/trauma. You may also download the brochure.

Houston, TX

Houston Northwest Medical Center

(Posted Jan 10, 2017) – Houston Northwest Medical Center has been a health care leader in this community for more than 30 years. Over the years Houston Northwest Medical Center has earned numerous awards for quality health care. These commendations have been made possible because of our dedicated team of health professionals. Everyone, from doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, to support staff and administrative personnel, has worked hard to set us apart from other hospitals and make Houston Northwest Medical Center the hospital of choice for our community. Trauma Program: • 339-bed Acute Care Facility • Level III Trauma soon to be level II • 12 hr primary in-house coverage, plus 12 hr secondary call from home with 30 min response (rarely called in) • 62K Annual ED Volume • All cases come through the ED 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 : • Monthly Director Stipend • Permanent positions with equitable scheduling model and unique work/rest model • 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 • Comprehensive back-end support services including recruitment, credentialing, renewals, billing, follow-up clinic support and more City of Houston: http://www.houstontx.gov/ Hospital: http://www.hnmc.com/

How to apply

Jennifer Studebaker Jennifer.Studebaker@emcare.com 214-712-2416

Location

Kingsport, TN

Wellmont Health System

(Posted Jan 10, 2017) – Acute Care Surgery Academic Opportunity Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and East Tennessee State University WHVMC is seeking a fifth trauma surgeon to join an established practice of four other trauma surgeons in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Tennessee. The applicant would be BE/BC in Acute Care Surgery or Surgical Critical Care. New graduates and junior faculty with eight years or less of clinical experience are encouraged to apply. The state designated level one program features: -Mature program with established reputation -Fully staffed trauma office -Multiple opportunities for scholarly activity and advancement -Injury prevention endowment -Over 1,500 trauma cases and expanding general surgical practice -1:5 call with senior general surgery resident assistance -Excellent sub-specialty support with orthopedic residency and employed Orthopedic Traumatology and Neurosurgery -Base salary plus call pay plus productivity incentives -Excellent State benefits plan -Beautiful safe neighborhoods and good schools -Mountains and abundant outdoor and nature activities -Hospital and academic Leadership development opportunities If the ability to practice in a state-of-the-art Level I trauma center right next door to beautiful lakes, farms, rivers, streams, and some of the nation’s top outdoor activities appeals to you, this could be your job!

How to apply

Send all inquiries to: Patty Turner- Director of Physician/Advanced Practitioner Recruitment Office: 423-230-8506 Email: Patty.Turner@Wellmont.org

Location

1/18/2017 12:00:00 AM – 1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM

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EAST Twitter Journal Club - January 18-19, 2017

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 - "Prevention of firearm-related injuries with restrictive licensing and concealed carry laws: An Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma systematic review"Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: November 2016 - Volume 81 - Issue 5 - p 952–960
Author: Marie Crandall, MD (@vegansurgeon).

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

Bethlehem, PA

St. Luke's University Health Network

(Posted Jan 11, 2017) – 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 Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon for the St. Luke’s University – Bethlehem Campus. The candidate will be a fellowship trained Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon who is Board-certified in General Surgery, and board certified/board eligible in Surgical Critical Care. 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 2,500 trauma patients per year. In addition to trauma care, the division is responsible for emergency general surgery and the surgical ICU. To learn more about St. Luke’s, please visit us at St. Luke's - Home About the Lehigh Valley Number 9 on America’s 50 Best Cities to Live! The Lehigh Valley is a great 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

Location

Newark, NJ

University Hospital - New Jersey Trauma Center

Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School has two American Board of Surgery and ACGME-accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship positions. The primary training site is The University Hospital (UH) in Newark, New Jersey. UH is one of three Level I Trauma Centers in New Jersey and serves 5 million people annually. We are home to the busiest EMS service in the state and evaluate approximately 3000 patients per year; over 50% require admission. Of those admitted, 20% go directly to our SICU and 20% go directly to the operating room. 27% of our patients sustain penetrating trauma. Our program is a one-year program in surgical critical care with a well-balanced experience in the management of the critically ill with an emphasis on trauma care. Our fellows spend much of the year in our SICU. They additionally rotate in burn surgery/ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, medical ICU and ultrasound. Fellows also have exposure throughout the year to trauma resuscitation and operative management of the trauma patient. The fellows participate in our on-call schedule for trauma and also rotate on the trauma service. Each fellow traditionally completes 80-150 operative cases per year; however this is structured not to interfere with their critical care experience. Other unique aspects of the program include exposure to end-of-life care in the acute setting of the trauma bay or SICU as we have three trauma/surgical critical care surgeons who are also boarded in Hospice Medicine and Palliative Care. We also have the expertise of a dedicated physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in delirium, TBI and spinal cord injury management. Our hospital also has a robust liver transplant service and fellows regularly care for post-transplant patients and those with liver disease. We are a closed unit and we do manage our own renal replacement therapy in addition to common ICU management procedures. We are located near New York City and several of our fellows have commuted from NYC and also lived throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For further program information, please visit our website: http://njms.rutgers.edu/departments/surgery/divisions/sccf To contact us please email tyriele@njms.rutgers.edu.

How to apply

We are accepting applications through SAFAS To apply, please apply through SAFAS: https://safas-sccpds.fluidreview.com/ Additionally, see our website: http://njms.rutgers.edu/departments/surgery/divisions/sccf.cfm To contact us please email tyriele@njms.rutgers.edu or call 973-972-0644 We do participate in the match.

Location

Newark, DE

Christiana Care Health System

(Posted Jan 16, 2017) – The Christiana Hospital Trauma Program is recruiting for a full time (40 hours/week) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The selected candidate will perform advanced nursing practice in the care of trauma and surgical patients. The selected candidate will collaborate with trauma attending’s and surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, trauma hospitalists and a variety of other subspecialists in the care of trauma patients. Both the surgical management and medical management can be accomplished through utilization of approved protocols and procedures. The candidate will also facilitate Trauma Program initiatives related to verification and preparing for a Level III Trauma Center which includes performance improvement initiatives, injury prevention efforts and teaching opportunities. In addition to day and evening shift hours, the candidate is required to assume on-call hours if needed, along with one winter and one summer holiday obligation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: ?Master’s Degree in Advance Practice Nursing ?At minimum 3 years of experience in adult critical care preferred ?Experience as APRN in trauma preferred ?Licensure or license eligible for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist Prescriptive authority required in Delaware ?Certification in BCLS, ACLS ?TNCC preferred In addition to the above requirements the selected candidate must be self-motivated and energetic to work in a fast-past and growing population. Christiana Hospital offers free parking, on-site fitness center, tuition reimbursement for school, certification reimbursement per protocol and much more. The trauma program will also assist in reimbursing for continuing education hours and DEA licensing.

How to apply

http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Wilmington-Trauma-Nurse-Practitioner-%28part-time%29-Job-DE-19801/352822000/

Location

Newark, DE

Christiana Care Health System

(Posted Jan 16, 2017) – Christiana Care Health System is looking for a Trauma Program Manager to assume responsibility and accountability for managing all activities of the Trauma Program at Christiana Hospital in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Operations of Trauma, and the Trauma Program Medical Director, including organization of the services and systems necessary for an interdisciplinary team approach to treating critically injured patients through the continuum of trauma care. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Organizes interdisciplinary services and systems to achieve optimal patient care in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Operations of Trauma and the Trauma Program Medical Director using American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) and State of Delaware criteria/standards for Level I Trauma Centers. •Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the management of the Trauma Program. •Maintains fiscal accountability for areas of budgetary responsibility. •Coordinates staffing and scheduling to meet Trauma Program needs. •Supervises and conducts performance reviews of Trauma Program staff: administrative assistants, trauma registrars, injury prevention coordinator, violence prevention/intervention coordinator and addictions counselor. •Oversight of trauma program performance improvement activities. •Participates in performance improvement activities within the trauma service line. •Takes a leadership role in planning and implementing state-wide trauma system and EMS initiatives. •Functions as a role model in trauma patient care by promoting a high level of clinical expertise to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric trauma patients and their families, and the community. •Promotes and provides patient, family, professional and public education related to trauma. •Coordinates or develops educational programs, including ATLS, ATCN, TNCC, Trauma Resource Nurse Orientation Program •and presentations upon request. •Serves as a consultant/liaison regarding trauma care within CCHS, for the state and among the EMS agencies. •Holds membership and actively participates in regional and national trauma organizations. •Participates in and provides oversight of CCHS trauma prevention programs and activities for CCHS and promotes collaboration with other health care professionals and the public. •Participates in and provides oversight of CCHS violence prevention and intervention programs and activities for CCHS and promotes collaboration with other health care professionals and the public. •Participates in trauma research initiatives. •Interviews and hires potential employees. •Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, staff, co-workers, management, physicians, and ancillary department staff. •Consults with Risk Management as appropriate. •Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. •Minimum of 16 hours of trauma-related continuing education per year. •Performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: •Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. •Master’s Degree required, or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire •At least 3 year’s experience in critical care or emergency department •Current Registered Nurse license in Delaware. •BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certification required; ATCN preferred or obtained within three years of date of hire •CEN, CCRN or TCRN certification preferred.

How to apply

http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Manager-Trauma-Program-Job-DE-19702/384410400/

Location

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

St. Vincent Hospital

(Posted Jan 20, 2017) – Indiana Acute Care Surgeons (IACS), a private surgical group affiliated with St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, is seeking applications for a Director of Surgical Critical Care at a busy Level I Trauma Center. The candidate selected for the position will spend approximately 50% of their time on administrative, educational, and clinical responsibilities in the 24-bed Trauma/Neuro/Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the remainder providing coverage on the separate Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services. Opportunity for elective surgical practice and research will also be available. St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital is a 566-bed flagship referral center for the 20-hospital St. Vincent Health System in the state of Indiana. St. Vincent Health is a member of Ascension Health, the largest Catholic Health System in the country. St. Vincent Indianapolis is an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center that sees 3000 trauma patients annually. Indiana Acute Care Surgeons provides medical direction for the Trauma Program, the Surgical Critical Care Program, and the General Surgery Residency Program, which finishes 3 Chief Residents per year. In addition to General Surgery, the hospital has residencies in Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Podiatry, and fellowships in Advanced General Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, and Cardiology. The Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Programs are supported by 12 Advanced Practice Providers with 24/7 coverage. The hospital operates a 5-helicopter aeromedical transport service for both scene and interfacility transports. The Indianapolis Combined Statistical Area has a population of over 2 million and is the 23rd largest in the country. IACS provides leadership for the state trauma system and has 2 members who currently serve on the national COT and previously served as state COT chairs. The group offers an outstanding work environment and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. The candidate for this position must be board certified by the American Board of Surgery and have a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgical Critical Care.

How to apply

Applicants should send a brief letter of inquiry and a copy of their CV to: Lewis E. Jacobson, MD, FACS Chair, Department of Surgery Trauma Medical Director St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital lejacobs@stvincent.org

Location

Williamsport , PA

UPMC Susquehanna

(Posted Jan 20, 2017) – UPMC Susquehanna has an immediate opportunity for a Trauma Medical Director as we pursue Level 2 trauma accreditation at The Williamsport Regional Medical Center located in north central Pennsylvania. The ideal physician candidate will possess Acute Care Fellowship training and have prior experience at a trauma facility. Must provide clinical oversight and decisive leadership in order for department to meet performance metrics and improve quality and capability of service line as a regional referral center. In addition to a competitive salary this position includes a comprehensive benefits package including retirement with employer match, medical liability coverage including tail, full relocation, signing bonus. UPMC Susquehanna is an affiliate of UPMC that includes four hospitals, two physician-led multispecialty medical groups with over 250 employed providers. UPMC Susquehanna leverages the strengths of the dyad leadership model to advance patient-centric care and also invests heavily in physician leadership training including sponsoring physician leaders in obtaining a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration. Serving patients from an 11-county region, UPMC Susquehanna has been recognized at the national and state levels for quality of care. This regional provider offers a wide array of services including cancer care, heart and vascular care/heart surgery, neurosciences including neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, OB/GYN, gastrointestinal services, behavioral health, physical rehabilitation, home care, long term care, assisted living and paramedic/ambulance services. Williamsport is conveniently located just three hours from Philadelphia, NYC and Baltimore. Situated in a scenic valley, this region delivers the expected outdoor amenities of hiking, biking, hunting and fishing; but this affordable and attractive town offers a more-than-anticipated thriving arts & cultural scene, retail shops, excellent dining and strong public and private school options.

How to apply

Qualified applicants, please submit your CV to: Nicole Nardi, BSN, RN, CMSR Director, Physician Recruitment & Relations nnardi@susquehannahealth.org

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC

(Posted Jan 20, 2017) – The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic trauma and acute care surgeon to join our Division of General and Acute Care Surgery. The Division of General and Acute Care Surgery is among 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 7 faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality care for injured and critically ill patients. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The ideal applicant will have an interest in trauma, critical care, and acute care surgery. Experience with ECMO is desirable, but not required. Applicants with research experience in clinical outcomes and quality, health services research, or basic science/translational research are strongly encouraged to apply, as are applicants with research experience in emergency general surgery and rural trauma. Faculty members within the Division of General and Acute Care Surgery must possess a desire to commit to all three mission of the department and school of medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions. Regarding the education mission, faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows in our Surgical Critical Care fellowship. Additionally, Acute Care faculty participate in outreach to our many rural referring hospitals and to EMS providers from rural North Carolina counties. Regarding the research mission, a commitment to any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical, outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery research. Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of UNC. Selected candidate must be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division. Our faculty interact regularly with the hospitalist service, outpatient primary care physicians, and surgeons and EM physicians from both UNC Healthcare and non-UNC referring hospitals. Education/Qualifications: Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board eligible in General Surgery with Surgical Critical Care certification. Chosen candidate should be ATLS Instructors and ASSET or ATOM instructors are encouraged to apply. Chosen candidates must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit their formal application online: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/112060

Location

Winchester, VA

Valley Health

(Posted Jan 23, 2017) – Valley Health is seeking Acute Care Surgeons to provide services on the Acute Care and Emergency Surgery Service at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Winchester Medical Center is a tertiary care referral hospital and Level II Trauma Center. It is a part of Valley Health, a regional non-profit organization that includes six hospitals. WMC was recognized as Virginia’s #1recommend hospital by HCAHPs last year and US News named WMC as one of the best regional hospitals in the nation. Winchester Medical Center offers state of the art operating rooms, a new 48-bed intensive care unit staffed by a dedicated critical care service, a sixty-bed Emergency Department that sees 65,000+ patients a year, dedicated trauma rooms, and a full compliment of medical and surgical specialties. The Acute Care Surgery Service cares for all trauma and acute surgical patients. The service includes 6.5 surgeon full time equivalents, nurse practitioners, trauma program director, trauma clinician, and registrar. It is a fully integrated service with all related disciplines including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, and others. The service is designed to provide a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to the care of trauma patients and patients with acute urgent and emergent general surgery problems. Applicants should be board certified/eligible in general surgery. An Added Qualification in Critical Care is preferred but not essential. Graduates of Acute Care Surgery fellowship programs are encouraged to apply. A current ATLS certificate is required with instructor preferred. Acute care surgeons work 14 12-hour shifts during each 28-day segment with two thirds being day shifts and one-third night shifts. Acute care surgeons are employed by the health system and have attractive salary/incentive packages, full benefits, retirement program, and malpractice coverage. Winchester, Virginia lies in the picturesque northern Shenandoah Valley. Our community offers the advantages of small town tranquility and beauty and the cultural activities in nearby Washington, DC. Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Pittsburgh can all be reached with a half-day drive. Dulles International Airport lies only 45 miles to the east. You and your family will enjoy specially endowed public schools, outstanding private schools, a variety of winter and summer recreational opportunities, a rich history, and affordable housing.

How to apply

For more details, please contact: Nancy Hiett Manager, Physician Recruiter 800-262-1623 Email: nhiett@valleyhealthlink.com

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