Concord, NC

Carolinas HealthCare System

(Posted Feb 9, 2017) – Acute Care Surgeon Carolinas HealthCare System – Northeast Concord, NC The Department of Surgery at Carolinas HealthCare System – Northeast is actively seeking a full-time and/or part-time General Surgeon to join a group of five established surgeons and three ACPs who make up a fully functional Acute Care Surgery team. Qualified candidates must be BC/BE certified in General Surgery with the American College of Surgery & ATLS certification. Details about the opportunity include: • Collegial work environment and team approach to patient care • Predictable lifestyle • Fair and competitive compensation • Call is equitable shift based schedule • Goal of the program is to improve efficiency and quality of care for emergent, general surgery and trauma patients CHS Northeast offers the availability of almost every medical subspecialty. Joining this group is a unique opportunity to meet the changing needs of a growing community and hospital, and to participate in a new Acute Care Surgery program. Local surgeons are leading the transformation of CHS Northeast into a regional general surgery and trauma referral facility affiliated with the Level 1 ACS verified F.H. “Sammy” Ross Trauma Center at Carolinas Medical Center in nearby Charlotte, NC. CHS Northeast is a 450 bed, Level III trauma center in Concord, North Carolina. We have a program of 24/7 in house/emergent general surgery coverage to better meet the needs of our community and hospital. Concord, NC is located 30 minutes from uptown Charlotte, within 2-3 hours of the mountains and beach and numerous local lakes and great schools – great for raising a family.

How to apply

To submit a CV for consideration, please contact Jayna Wojciak, Physician Recruiter at Jayna.Wojciak@carolinashealthcare.org, or 704-631-1181.

Location

Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

(Posted Feb 9, 2017) – University of Wisconsin – Madison Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to support the growth and development of an expanding surgical critical care program. UW Hospital is one of just 13 hospitals nationwide, and the only one in the state, to be verified and accredited by the ACS as a Level One Trauma Center. The trauma service currently comprises 10 faculty members offering a full array of complex trauma, surgical critical care, burn, and acute care surgery services. The service line is vibrant and growing and is backed by a strong institutional commitment to further develop surgical services. We are seeking outstanding candidates who have a demonstrated research track record. Candidates will be expected to participate in clinical trials, outcomes research and quality research. Candidates for this tenure-track position will be expected to establish research programs with the potential for extramural funding. The incumbent will meet the clinical needs of an active trauma, burn, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care program at University Hospital, The American Center, Unity Point Meriter Hospital, the Veterans Administration Hospital, and the SwedishAmerican Hospital System. All faculty in the Department of Surgery are expected to contribute to the academic pursuits of the department through publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or presenting at regional and national conferences. Candidates should be board certified in General Surgery and have completed an accredited fellowship in Surgical Critical Care. The incumbent will also participate in the teaching of general surgery residents and fellows, other residents, interns, medical students, and other allied health professionals. Rank will depend on the candidate’s interests and credentials. Madison is the state capital, is situated on several scenic lakes, is home to Epic Systems, and is frequently cited as one of the best cities in which to live. It offers an excellent environment for families and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. A competitive salary and fringe benefit package is provided.

How to apply

If interested, please visit: http://www.surgery.wisc.edu/careers Questions may be directed to: Michael L. Bentz, MD, FAAP, FACS-Interim Chairman, Department of Surgery C/O Lee Wilke, MD-Interim Chief of General Surgery University of Wisconsin-Madison officeofthechair@surgery.wisc.edu

Location

Neptune, NJ

Hackensack Meridian Health

(Posted Feb 13, 2017) – Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a lead Physician Assistant to join the Trauma team at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to function as an expert clinical resource, facilitate patient teaching and support program for families/patients, and promote continuity of patient care within the institution from admittance to discharge by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. This position will be 70% Clinical and 30% Academic Highlights include: • Research Activities and Clinical Supervision • Patient Counseling and Education • Direct Patient Care and Consultations • Collegial Team and Atmosphere In addition to our highly competitive compensation this package also includes medical/dental plans, 403B retirement plan, and relocation assistance. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is located one hour south of New York City on the Jersey Shore. Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care network in New Jersey offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research, and life-enhancing care aiming to serve as a national model for changing and simplifying health care delivery through partnerships with innovative companies and focusing on quality and safety. For more information or to submit your CV contact Catherine.Hamilton@hackensackmeridian.org or 732 751-3598

How to apply

For more information or to submit your CV contact Catherine.Hamilton@hackensackmeridian.org or 732 751-3598 Or visit us at www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org

Location

Newark, NJ

Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School

(Posted Feb 14, 2017) – DIVISION CHIEF – TRAUMA, SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY The Department of Surgery at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey seeks an outstanding academic surgeon to lead the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and lead a highly accomplished Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. The successful candidate will also be appointed to hold the endowed Wesley J. Howe Professor of Trauma Surgery and be the Director of the New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Integral to the position, will be the ability to foster cutting edge research, lead academically and educationally oriented faculty, and demonstrate the skills to propel the Division to new heights in its clinical, research and teaching missions. Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, the Division Chief will have the goal of advancing the field of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery through patient care, practice innovation, research, and education. The Division Chief will be charged with providing leadership of a diverse and talented faculty at a Level 1 academic Trauma Center, for the development of clinical, outcomes and health services research. The ability to work collaboratively within the Department as well as across departments and schools to develop clinical and research initiatives are considered top priorities for the Division. Top Goals for the Division Chief: • Expand evidenced based clinical programs to maintain the New Jersey Trauma Center Level 1 Trauma Center accreditation and enhance its reputation as a provider of premier trauma and surgical critical care • Increased collaboration across critical care services within University Hospital (UH) to lead innovative approaches to clinical care • Continued expansion of services to support Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery • Expansion regionally to other health systems to meet critical care and acute care surgery needs. Experience Required: • MD with a track record of professional leadership roles in an academic institution • Board certification in General Surgery • Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma Surgery • Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the State of New Jersey and valid DEA number • Academic rank of associate or full professor • National reputation for success in clinical medicine • National reputation for success in scholarship and academic surgery • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role for a trauma program, surgical critical care service or acute care surgery program • Demonstrated experience in recruiting faculty and staff • Demonstrated experience in mentoring faculty • Demonstrated ability to develop and build innovative programs Responsibilities: • Trauma Medical Director for the New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital, an ACS verified, state designated Level 1 Trauma Center • Maintain Trauma Center Accreditation • Chief of the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery • Develop a research and scholarship focus • Mentor and develop faculty Department of Surgery: The Department of Surgery at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is comprised of eight divisions and is led by Dr. Anne C. Mosenthal, Ben Rush Endowed Professor and Chair. The department’s training programs include general surgery, plastics surgery, urology surgery residencies, as well as vascular and surgical critical care fellowships. Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery: The Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery includes nine faculty members who are responsible for covering Trauma Surgery, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Acute Care Surgery. The Division provides surgical services for the benefit of our patients and professional colleagues twenty-four hours each day, seven days a week. Our state designated Level 1 Trauma Center has been continually verified by the American College of Surgeons since 1991. While the major academic focus is trauma and critical care, we also provide all emergency surgical coverage to the emergency department at University Hospital. All division faculty have their general surgery boards with added qualifications in critical care from the American Board of Surgery. In addition, the Division includes a physiatrist who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well a Brain Injury Medicine. Research activities focus heavily on measuring patient outcomes after injury, cost-effective medical care, palliative care, surgical infections, critical care and surgical education. The robust educational program includes daily morning report conference, weekly trauma-case conferences, and various outreach conferences to hospitals and public forums. There is an active and vibrant trauma outreach and prevention program staffed by an experienced coordinator. Trauma Surgery: Components of the trauma surgery program include the Trauma Admitting Area, OR, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, inpatient units as well as the outpatient clinic. The trauma program is recognized as an integral and nationally known health care delivery service of University Hospital. The Division Chief is a member of the hospital’s joint Operative Committee and has a reporting structure to the highest level of hospital administration. This multidisciplinary program crosses many specialty lines dedicated to the care of the injured within the hospital's community. We remain the only Level 1 Trauma Center for northern New Jersey and one of the three Level I centers in the state. Our trauma service is staffed 24/7 by faculty members of the Division and the Division Chief will assume the role of Trauma Medical Director. The service is also supported by six advanced practice providers. The trauma service responds to over 3,000 trauma activations per year and over 2,000 hospital admissions with approximately 25% penetrating trauma. The patient population served is ethnically and demographically diverse. There is in-house attending coverage at all times. This plan ensures that any injured patient requiring immediate surgical treatment will have access to the highest level of professional care we can offer. Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU): The Division provides service coverage in The University Hospital’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The SICU is a closed unit that provides critical care trauma, general surgery and surgical subspecialists at UH including the liver transplant team. High level care is delivered in a multidisciplinary fashion maintaining a close working relationship with Critical Care Pharmacy as well as other ancillary services. There is in-house resident and faculty coverage of the SICU at all times. The Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is a one year ACGME accredited fellowship that has been in existence since 1984. The fellows also have a large role in the trauma program and, in addition to the SICU and Trauma Service, offers a number of rotations such as burns (at St. Barnabas, an ABA approved burn center in Livingston, NJ), and includes one month of research. A new exchange rotation with the ACGME approved critical care Fellowship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is planned for the 2017 academic year. The Surgical Critical Care Fellow is required to have completed an ACGME accredited program in general surgery. The SICU is a 14-bed unit that admits all surgical cases. The SICU service is responsible for the patient’s care while in the SICU. There are approximately 650 SICU patients admitted annually. The SICU is currently directed by the SICU Medical Director, Dr. Leslie Tyrie who is also the fellowship director. Acute Care Surgery (ACS): Emergency general surgery coverage, including emergency department and in-hospital consultations, is provided 24/7 by the members of the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. The ACS service is further supported by advanced practice providers and residents. Quality improvement and standardization of care is a priority for this service. The Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is a public, academic institution dedicated to leadership and excellence. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter; a current CV; summary of present and future clinical and research interests and plans; complete contact information for three references; and your complete contact information to: Anne C. Mosenthal, MD, FACS, Professor and Benjamin F. Rush, Jr., MD Endowed Chair, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Surgery, 185 South Orange Avenue, MSB G506, Newark, NJ 07103, Ph: 973-972-5045, Fax: 973-972-6803; Email: carteran@uhnj.org Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews) or have any questions about our website accessibility, please call 848-932-3973 or e-mail us at employmentequity@hr.rutgers.edu

How to apply

Please email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Anne Mosenthal, Chair Department of Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in care of Ms. Annette Carter at carteran@uhnj.org

Location

Bridgeport, CT

Yale New Haven Health-Bridgeport Hospital

(Posted Feb 15, 2017) – Bridgeport Hospital is a 425-bed facility that is part of the Yale New Haven Health System and serves Connecticut’s most populous city as well as its surrounding communities in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Bridgeport Hospital is verified as an American College of Surgeons Level II trauma center and is Connecticut’s only verified Burn Center. The section of Trauma, Burns, and Surgical Critical Care is seeking a 6th Acute Care Surgeon with interests in the following: 1) Working full-time caring for general surgery, trauma, and critically ill surgical patients 2) Actively participating in resident education (Bridgeport Hospital is a teaching site for the Yale-New Haven General Surgery Residency Program) 3) Developing an elective general surgical practice 4) Participating in the research and quality improvement projects Board eligibility and/or certification in General Surgery AND Surgical Critical Care are required. Faculty appointment with an Ivy League University is available. Employed opportunity offering competitive compensation, an incentive program and full benefits.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and your CV to "shea.gregg@ynhh.org" or call us at 203-384-3890.

Location

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Geisinger Health System

(Posted Feb 17, 2017) – Geisinger Health System is seeking BC/BE, Fellowship trained Critical Care Trauma Surgeons to join its growing Division of Surgery. Join our team discover for yourself how Geisinger’s award-winning, physician-led system focuses on patient care through innovative care models, compassionate providers and robust, and integrated technology. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is a state verified Level II Trauma Center located in Wilkes-Barre, PA Practice Details • In addition to providing coverage of the trauma service and surgical critical care, there is an active emergency general surgery service, with dedicated OR time. • The trauma program is supported by a surgical residency program, with four residents per year. • There are four Physician’s Assistants assisting with the care of the patients in both the inpatient setting, and in the trauma/emergency general surgery clinic. • There is also the opportunity to conduct clinical research. Our newest addition -the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine located in Northeast Pennsylvania! Holy Spirit Hospital located in Camp Hill / Harrisburg PA, a Geisinger Affiliate offers comprehensive, high-quality health care services in many convenient locations throughout a five-county region and a NEW Trauma program at this location Practice Details • Join this NEW developing Trauma program and provide coverage of the trauma service and surgical critical care department. • Dedicated OR time- New infrastructure -New Helipad • 3 Physician Assistants on our Trauma team • New Trauma Bays-operational February 2017 • CME generous amount per year, competitive compensation package with full benefits package • Services Available: Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Cardiac Surgery/Thoracic, Obstetric and Gynecologic, Ophthalmic, Oral Maxillofacial, ENT, Plastics, Urology • Social Worker is imbedded within the Trauma Program and daily collaborative rounding Trauma Service. A physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 12 hospital campuses, two research centers and a 510,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $8.9 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

How to apply

For more information, visit geisinger.org/careers or contact: Sarah Lipka, FASPR Talent Management Consultant slipka1@geisinger.edu 570-271-5406

Location

Elmhurst, NY

Elmhurst Hospital

(Posted Feb 22, 2017) – Elmhurst Hospital Center is seeking a full time Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgeon. The ideal candidate must be BC/BE in general surgery and surgical critical care. The position will involve managing patients in our 12 bed STICU and 8 bed surgical step-down unit, and at other times covering trauma and acute care surgical cases. The successful candidate will be working full time at Elmhurst Hospital Center but will be employed through our affiliate, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. A faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai is included. Elmhurst Hospital Center is a 545 bed tertiary care hospital and a New York State Designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is located in the borough of Queens in New York City. We are in one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the United States. We see over 1400 trauma admissions annually. Elmhurst Hospital is part of New York City’s Health and Hospitals, which is the largest municipal health system in the country. The Trauma Service is supported by dedicated surgical residents from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai as well as physician assistants. Elmhurst is one of the major teaching affiliates of Mt. Sinai which includes the third year medical student surgical clerkship. In addition, research opportunities exist via our Trauma Research division. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including a generous CME allowance.

How to apply

Send CV to George Agriantonis, MD Trauma Medical Director agriantg@nychhc.org

Location

Neptune, NJ

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

(Posted Feb 24, 2017) – The Pediatric Trauma Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day process and performance improvement activities as they related to nursing and ancillary staff. This position is involved in educational, clinical, research, administrative and outreach activities of the pediatric trauma program. This position will have oversight of the Trauma Registry staff. •Active NJ RN license required. •Three to five years working in a Trauma dept., preferably Pediatric trauma in a professional classification is required. •Performance and process improvement experience required. •Active participation in regional or national trauma organizations preferred. •Three to five years of progressive management experience is required.

How to apply

http://www.meridianhealth.com/careers/index.aspx

Location

3/2/2017 12:00:00 AM – 3/3/2017 11:59:00 PM

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EAST Twitter Journal Club - March 2-3, 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 - "Operative fixation of rib fractures after blunt trauma: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma." Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: November 2016 -March 2017 - Volume 82 - Issue 3 - p 618–626
Author: George Kasotakis, MD (@gkasot). Moderator: Tareq Kheirbek, MD (@kheirbek)

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

3/27/2017 12:00:00 AM – 3/28/2017 12:00:00 AM

Washington, DC

Join us in Washington, DC for the
TCAA Lobby Day & Trauma Advocacy Institute
March 27-28, 2017
Register by February 25, 2017

Please join the TCAA staff, board of directors and team of lobbyists from Winning Strategies Washington as we descend on Capitol Hill for our annual lobby day. We invite you to support our continued efforts to raise awareness and gain recognition and support for trauma and related concerns at the federal level.

On Monday, March 27, 2017, we will offer the Trauma Advocacy Institute hosted by our team from Winning Strategies Washington. This will serve as your opportunity to learn more about policy issues affecting trauma care and others on the horizon. Our team will also provide talking points and guidance on communicating with members on the hill.
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, you will meet with your Member of Congress to encourage them to continue to support trauma related issues and funding.

Agenda
Monday, March 27th
• 3:00-6:00 Educational Session hosted by Winning Strategies Washington
Tuesday, March 28th
• Advocacy Meetings on Capitol Hill

Travel Information
Embassy Row Hotel
2015 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 855-893-1011
Reference: TCAA Room Block
Deadline: March 6, 2017 5:00 pm ET

Please register by February 25, 2017.

Saginaw, MI

Central Michigan University Medical Education Partners

(Posted Feb 27, 2017) – The Department of Surgery at Central Michigan University Medical Education Partners, and the Central Michigan University College of Medicine seeks an experienced Surgery Program Director to oversee our GME program in Saginaw, MI. Institutional support will be provided for administration of the program, educational innovation, curriculum development, and mentoring of residents and medical students. The program director is supported by faculty members who excel in their fields and are deeply dedicated to training and development of outstanding surgeons. We seek a candidate who shares our vision for providing an excellent education and high-quality patient care in a welcoming and supportive environment. The department values and supports the growth, academic development, and advancement of its faculty members. Our strong collaborative partnerships support our educational mission, and offer state-of-the-art facilities including a new, technologically advanced simulation training center. Saginaw, MI and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay region offers an attractive mix of small town charm and big city offerings. Residents experience a lower cost of living, easy accessibility to Michigan’s great outdoors, community events, camping and local concerts and sporting events. The region has a large, diverse and supportive medical community. Minimum requirements include board certification in General Surgery, fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care, eligibility for an unrestricted Michigan medical license, and experience in academia consistent with ACGME requirements. Faculty appointment at the College of Medicine commensurate with academic accomplishment. This is a full time employed faculty position offering a very competitive salary and benefit package. CMU Medical Education Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

https://physiciancareers-cmich.icims.com

Location

3/29/2017 7:00:00 AM – 3/29/2017 5:00:00 PM

Downtown Richmond Marriott Hotel
500 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virgina 23219

Extreme Injuries and Injuries of Extremities

This year's multidisciplinary conference is designed to inform attendees about current challenges in trauma care throughout the continuum and will emphasize the special care of extremity injuries from the street to definitive care and rehabilitation in the urban and austere environments. The Symposium will highlight the Stop the Bleed Campaign teaching effective bleeding control techniques in the face of a life-threatening external hemorrhage. The Symposium will also offer the Bleeding Control Basic (BCON) Course.

Featuring nationally recognized speakers and local experts discussing current issues
throughout the trauma system, including pre-hospital, emergency, critical care, acute care
and rehabilitation.

Register online at ctcce.vcu.edu or call (804) 827-1207 for more information.

Call for Poster Abstracts in Trauma Care

Visit ctcce.vcu.edu/ivaturysymposium and click on the Abstract Submission tab for more
information.

Marietta, GA

WellStar Health System

(Posted Feb 28, 2017) – WellStar Medical Group is seeking a Trauma Surgeon/Surgical Critical Care to join well established Level 2 Trauma Center at WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. This 633-bed hospital is located in Marietta, GA, approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, GA. The surgeon will provide clinical care of trauma patients and those with critical surgical conditions, and will support the Trauma Program as needed through administrative support, teaching, additional clinical work, community outreach, and other work as necessary. The candidate must be Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery with plans to recertify when necessary. The candidate must have completed an accredited Fellowship in Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, have a certificate or be able to obtain a certificate in Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care within two years, and plans to recertify when necessary. Comprehensive benefits package includes malpractice coverage, medical/dental/vision/ disability/and life insurance, 403b plus defined pension plan, CME time and allowance, and paid time off vacation and sick leave. WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. As a not-for-profit, WellStar continues to reinvest in the health of the communities it serves with new technologies and treatments. WellStar consists of 11 inpatient hospitals, WellStar Medical Group, 240 medical office locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice, and homecare. With our approximately 20,000 team members, WellStar remains committed to its Employer of Choice strategy that has led to numerous accolades for work-life balance, including being named to Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the past three years.

How to apply

To learn more about WellStar Health System and to apply online please visit www.wellstar.org. To learn more about this opportunity, and our trauma program, please contact and email you CV to Kim.Thomas@wellstar.org.

Location

San Francisco, CA

University of California San Francisco

(Posted Mar 1, 2017) – Chief of Surgery East Bay Surgery Program University of California, San Francisco The UCSF- East Bay Surgery Program is recruiting a Chief of Surgery at the Associate/Professor level who has extensive experience in academic trauma/critical care. Must have leadership experience as a trauma surgeon in a major trauma center and be American Board of Surgery certified with a strong and proven commitment to the education of medical students and residents. This position will be based at Highland Hospital, a member of the Alameda Health System (AHS), Oakland, CA and will serve as the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Chief of Surgery and as Chair of Surgery for Alameda Health Systems. The Chief, through his/her team of general surgery trauma surgeons, will be responsible for the management and provision of the full scope of inpatient, outpatient and emergency general surgery/trauma services to AHS patients, participation and management of 24/7 trauma call coverage, and supervision of the ACGME accredited Surgical Residency Training Program which is administered by the UCSF affiliated East Bay Foundation for Graduate Medical Education. As Chair, the position reports to the AHS Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for the clinical direction of surgical and subspecialty surgical services at AHS. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

How to apply

Please apply online at http://apptrkr.com/970543

Location

Burlington, VT

University of Vermont Medical Center

(Posted Mar 3, 2017) – The Department of Surgery at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and The University of Vermont Medical Center are seeking to fill one surgeon position for the Acute Care Surgery Division. Successful applicants will be appointed at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway, commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments. Applicants must be board certified in General Surgery or board eligible with plans for certification with additional fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. He or she must be eligible for licensure in the State of Vermont, and eligible to work in the United States. In addition to a strong clinical background in all aspects of Acute Care Surgery (trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical critical care), the candidate should have a demonstrable interest in pursuing research, teaching, and/or administrative activities of an academic division of Acute Care Surgery. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position with attending staff privileges at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only tertiary care academic medical center. It is the only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center in the state and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern NY. Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, veterans and people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

How to apply

Interested individuals should apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/20702 (position number 00024197). Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Ajai Malhotra c/o Emily Nuse at Emily.Nuse@uvmhealth.org.

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Lutheran Health Network

(Posted Mar 6, 2017) – Seeking a trauma/acute care surgeon, BE/BC in general surgery and CAQ/surgical critical care to join a high volume well respected group at a tertiary care Level 2 Trauma Center in Northeastern Indiana. Team includes trauma surgeons, with high level skills, and mid-level support. We are evolving to and hiring for an acute care shift based model. Exciting opportunity to join a progressive, successful, collegial group in a thriving health care system. Lutheran Hospital Lutheran Hospital is a 396-bed tertiary care facility that opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1904. Lutheran’s areas of specialized care include northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery program, Level II verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center. In addition to transplantation, Lutheran’s trailblazing history of heart care is evident through its accreditations as a heart failure institute and chest pain center. It has also achieved advanced certification from The Joint Commission for ventricular assist devices and was the first hospital in northern Indiana to perform trans catheter aortic valve replacement. Lutheran Children’s Hospital teams with 68 pediatricians from across the region and state who practice in 20 areas of pediatric specialty. This “hospital within a hospital” now includes a separate pediatric emergency department and offers an environment filled with imagination and color throughout. Lutheran Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and technology locally so patients don’t have to travel hours from home to receive the care they deserve. Fort Wayne Lutheran Health Network, whose members are owned by subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, is a taxpaying, integrated healthcare delivery system and one of the largest employers in the region with eight separately licensed hospitals and nearly 1,000 licensed beds including 793 in Allen County alone. The foundation of Lutheran Health Network is a strong team consisting of more than 7,000 associates. Each network entity offers a wide range of services and specialties. LHN hospitals had more than 39,000 inpatient admissions and its medical groups had more than 860,000 patient visits in 2013. The community of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, is a great place to live, work and play. Ft. Wayne, the state’s second largest city, is a three-time All-America City Award winner and has also received the City Livability Award from The United States Conference of Mayors. Our community is affordable – 9% below the national average – and regularly ranks near the top of the list for most affordable housing. The educational system includes multiple universities and excellent public and private schools. Art and cultural activities include an 81-mile trail network, the Philharmonic, multiple museums, sports teams and offers many opportunities for golf enthusiasts. Furthermore, Ft. Wayne is centrally located and just a short drive from major metro areas such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Detroit.

How to apply

Please email CV to jgarver@lhn.net Jenny Garver |Director Physician Services| Lutheran Health Network 7950 W Jefferson Blvd | Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Tel: 260.435.7914| http://www.lutheranhealth.net

Location

4/5/2017 8:00:00 AM – 4/8/2017 3:00:00 PM

Chase Park Plaza Hotel

St. Louis, MO

Welcome to St. Louis, Missouri, home to the 20th Annual Society of Trauma Nurses Conference, TraumaCon, April 5-8, 2017, at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Over this three-day conference, you will have the opportunity to visit with old friends, make new connections, and choose from a variety of high-quality educational programs designed for nurses involved in the care of trauma patients and the management of trauma programs and trauma systems. We expect an audience of more than 600 trauma nurses and nursing professionals. Read more in this brochure about the innovative programs and activities our hard-working program planning committee has in store for attendees, and make plans now to attend this highly anticipated event.

Shreveport, LA

LSU Health School of Medicine - Shreveport

(Posted Mar 7, 2017) – The LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a Chair of the Department of Surgery. The new chair will provide leadership to the department with the development and implementation of a dynamic vision for its future, while also working with the Dean and other Department Chairs in the ongoing evolution and success of the School. This individual will also hold the prestigious John C. McDonald Endowed Chair in Surgery. Under the leadership of Dr. G.E. Ghali, DDS, MD, FACS, FRCS(Ed), the Chair will build on an excellent foundation of 27 full- and part-time faculty and staff and work collaboratively with other departments. Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Allied Health Professions. More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time. Additionally, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year. The Department of Surgery has diverse clinical settings including the comprehensive University Health hospital in Shreveport, University Health Monroe, the local Shiners Hospital for Children and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The university’s primary teaching hospital, University Health Shreveport, serves as a regional trauma center for North Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas. Overall, the combined facilities provide extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient care, including trauma, reconstructive surgery, children's surgery, and rehabilitation. The primary objectives of the Department of Surgery are high quality care; progressive resident development in clinical, operative and research skills; and an environment which challenges students, residents, and faculty alike, while providing maximum opportunity for development. The successful candidate must have proven experience as a leader who can inspire faculty and staff to work together to develop future leaders in the specialty. It is also important that the candidate possess strong management skills with an ability to grow revenues and meet budgets. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of constituents, both internally and externally, are vital. In addition, the chairman will oversee, coordinate, and encourage research within the department. Candidates must have a distinguished record in Surgery, outstanding surgical skills and commensurate clinical activities. Candidates must have a firm commitment to the education of residents and medical students, and qualify for the rank of Professor of Surgery. Eligibility for a Louisiana Medical License is required. LSUHSC – Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSUHSC-S has a strong commitment to principles of diversity, and in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in medical education.

How to apply

Interested candidates may e-mail their curriculum vitae to ShvFacultyRecruitment@lsuhsc.edu Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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3/28/2017 12:00:00 AM – 3/29/2017 11:59:00 PM

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Ypsilanti, MI

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor

How to apply

Potential applicants should send the following: 1. A letter of interest, including long-term goals 2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae 3. Three letters of recommendation

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