6/15/2018 12:00:00 AM – 6/15/2018 12:00:00 AM

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2019 EAST Multicenter Trial Junior Investigator Award Letters of Intent now open!

Submission deadline: June 15, 2018

For additional information or to apply click here.

, AZ

Private Practice

(Posted May 17, 2018) – Level 1 Trauma Center in Arizona is seeking a Medical Director to join a ROBUST surgical group that provides Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, and the opportunity for elective General Surgery, if desired. This is a great opportunity to tailor a position to your desired mix of clinical care. There is an established trauma team in place. Generous salary package plus extensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to have the best of all worlds. Come discover why Arizona is ranked as one of the best places to work and live. For more information, contact Laura Hays at (480) 391-9777 or Lhays@trekphysician.com.

How to apply

Please submit your CV for consideration.

Location

DuBois, PA

Penn Highlands Healthcare

(Posted May 19, 2018) – Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking a Trauma Medical Director to join Penn Highlands DuBois as we seek Level III trauma accreditation. Level II to be obtained soon thereafter. Trauma Medical Director Criteria • Board Certified Surgery with Trauma Fellowship Required • ATLS Required • 3-5 years of experience • Ability and desire to design and oversee the clinical and operational aspects of a new trauma center Compensation and Incentives • Highly Competitive Compensation • Medical Director Stipend • Sign on Bonus • Educational Loan Assistance • Relocation Assistance • Teaching Opportunities • CME Allowance • 100% Employer Paid Malpractice Including Tail • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match • PTO and Sick Time Penn Highlands Healthcare is a 378-licensed bed, not-for-profit health system serving more than 410,000 residents in an eight county service area. Penn Highlands Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care that includes four hospitals: Penn Highlands DuBois; Penn Highlands Brookville; Penn Highlands Elk; and Penn Highlands Clearfield; as well as The Hahne Regional Cancer Center; The Maternal and Child Centers of Penn Highlands DuBois and Elk; The Heart Center of Penn Highlands DuBois; and The Lung Center of Penn Highlands DuBois. Outpatient services are provided at more than 100 locations throughout the region as well as seven QCare Urgent Care facilities. Penn Highlands Healthcare is a growing healthcare system with a network of more than 360 primary care and specialty physicians and more than 130 advanced practice providers. Penn Highlands Healthcare provides innovative medical care to the many picturesque communities of North-Central Pennsylvania. In addition to their quaint beauty, these small towns are known for their welcoming, friendly residents, quality, highly ranked schools, safe neighborhoods and low cost of living. The scenic Pennsylvania Wilds provide the background for an active lifestyle of running, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and winter sports. Art galleries, theatres, and antique and specialty shops can be found throughout the region’s several historic downtowns, with seasonal farmer’s markets, community events and cultural festivals held throughout the year. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Erie are within easy driving distance of anywhere in the Penn Highlands system.

How to apply

If interested, submit CV to: Wayne Saxton, FASPR Physician Recruiter Penn Highlands Healthcare dwsaxton@phhealthcare.org

Location

Jackson, MS

The University of Mississippi Medical Center

(Posted May 21, 2018) – The Department of Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking academically oriented surgeons to join the faculty in the Division of General Surgery in the Trauma/Critical Care section. Qualified candidates must be board certified and/or eligible by the American Board of Surgery. Candidates should also be eligible for specialty certification in surgical critical care. Responsibilities will include patient care on the Trauma Service and in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, research, and teaching. Ample opportunity for general surgery practice also is available. Rank will be based on academic experience and credentials. UMMC is the state's only health sciences campus. It includes Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Related Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, and Population Health, and the 697-bed University Hospitals and Clinics. Hospital inpatients total 35,000 annually; outpatient and emergency visits total more than 773,000 every year. The hospital is the Level 1 trauma center of the Mississippi Trauma Network. The Medical Center recently opened a $76 million medical education building and is constructing a $180 million expansion of its children’s facilities.

How to apply

To apply, send, fax, or email a CV to: Larry C. Martin, M.D. Professor of Surgery and Director of Trauma/Critical Care Department of Surgery The University of Mississippi Medical Center 2500 North State Street Jackson, Mississippi 39216 601-815-1312 (voice); 601-815-4570 (fax) Lmartin3@umc.edu (email) http://umc.edu

Location

Lancaster, PA

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

(Posted May 23, 2018) – POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction of the Trauma Medical Director or his designee, oversees certain aspects of the Trauma Program including but not limited to; clinical, critical care, education, performance improvement, pre-hospital, and Trauma Registry activities. These responsibilities, in coordination with the Trauma Program Medical Director shall be managed consistent with Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation standards and with those policies promulgated by Lancaster General Hospital and the Department of Surgery. Consults with the Trauma Program Medical Director (TPMD), as appropriate, in carrying out duties and responsibilities including setting of priorities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: • Patient Care, Policies, Procedures, and Admission Criteria: Facilitates, in conjunction with the TPMD, the utilization of patient care and admission criteria policies and procedures for the Lancaster General Hospital Trauma Program. Implements and assures compliance with all approved policies and procedures. Participates in the development of protocols and management guidelines necessary for the care of the trauma patient. - Patient Care Management: In conjunction with the TPMD manages the medical and surgical care of trauma patients and intervenes on active cases where there are variances from the standard of care. Surgical assistant to the TPMD for elective trauma cases. - Performance Improvement Activities: In conjunction with the TPMD is accountable for trauma related Quality and Performance Improvement activities such as: *Evaluation of patient care and outcome data to provide direction and oversight at trauma service performance improvement meetings. *Participation in Trauma Mortality and Morbidity (M & M) conference. *Evaluation of Trauma Registry data appropriate to their provider outcomes and program outcomes *Utilizes reviewed data and meeting results to improve the system of care. • Continuing Medical Education: Participates in nationally recognized trauma forums and professional committees, which would enhance skills and abilities as trauma and critical care surgeon. Participates in trauma related educational programs (internal and external) for Health Professionals and the community. Participates as an ATLS Instructor. • Physician Coverage: Provides coverage as defined by a mutually agreed upon schedule coordinated by the TPMD or delegate Participates as a member in the Lancaster General Hospital Trauma Service on-call roster. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: • Planning and Program Development: In conjunction with the TPMD and the Associate TPMD, identifies and recommends objectives for the Trauma Program consistent with Lancaster General Hospital goals. • Represents: the Lancaster General Hospital Trauma Program at National, State, and Regional professional meetings. • Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • M.D., or DO Fellowship trained in Trauma. • Fellowship trained in critical care • Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • Board Certification in medical specialties of general surgery and surgical critical care within two (2) years of assuming position • Advanced Trauma Life Support instructor certification within two (2) years of assuming position • High level of interpersonal skills to allow effective communications with a wide variety of hospital personnel and physicians and the general public. • Significant hospital-based surgery experience. • A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program. • Documented interest and experience in trauma education and research.

How to apply

Please contact Stew Sampsel, Physician Recruiter, at (717) 544-4107 or SSampsel2@LGHealth.org.

Location

6/7/2018 12:00:00 AM – 6/8/2018 5:00:00 PM

The George Washington Univesity

Washington, DC

The 4th Annual Injury Prevention Coordinators Symposium of the Trauma Prevention Coalition will be held June 7-8, 2018 at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.  

 

Register

The Trauma Prevention Coalition combines the resources of the major professional organizations addressing the acute healthcare needs of the injured to promote collaborative efforts and develop effective strategies in injury/ violence preventionwhile minimizing redundant and duplicative activities. EAST is pleased to be a member of The Trauma Prevention Coalition. 

Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

(Posted May 25, 2018) – The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic trauma, critical care, and acute care surgeon to join our Division of General and Acute Care Surgery as the Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The Division of General and Acute Care Surgery is among 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 8 faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services while caring for injured and critically ill patients as well as emergency general surgery 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, quality and safety, health services research, and basic and translational research are strongly encouraged to apply. Our current Surgical ICU is a 16 bed unit that houses trauma, emergency general surgery, and elective surgical patients from the Department of Surgery and many surgical subspecialties. This ICU will be expanded to 28 beds in late 2021 with the construction of our new OR Tower. The Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit is a member of the ICU Advisory Committee, and works frequently with the Directors of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic ICU (CVT ICU), the Neurocritical Care Unit, the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, the Burn Intensive Care Unit, and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Adult ECMO patients are cared for both in the SICU and the CVT ICU. The Department of Surgery also has a one-year Surgical Critical Care fellowship with two fellows each year. 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. Outreach to our many rural referring hospitals is highly encouraged. 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. Questions? – Maddie Bevitt, HR Consultant for UNC Department of Surgery (919) 966-4325 or maddie_bevitt@med.unc.edu 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/140914

Location

Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health System

(Posted May 29, 2018) – 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.

How to apply

contact : Amber.Almeida@AtlanticHealth.org OR call : 973.971.5752

Location

Hartford , CT

Hartford Hospital

(Posted May 29, 2018) – Join a busy well established Acute Care Surgery practice at one of the highest volume surgical hospitals in the Northeast. Hartford Hospital is an 867 bed tertiary care academic medical center and is the only Level I Trauma Center in the city with a population of 127,000 people and a catchment area of 1.5 million. The Trauma Center located at Hartford Hospital is at the heart of Hartford HealthCare, a five hospital comprehensive, integrated health system. The network is served by Hartford Hospital’s own helicopter service, LifeStar since 1985. It is part of a larger Trauma Institute that has a proud history as the origin of the ATOM course, a longstanding footprint in global trauma care, four Surgical Critical Care fellows, two AAST-approved Acute Care Surgery fellows and more recently the Hartford Consensus that has culminated in the worldwide Stop-the-Bleed Campaign. The hospital boasts a brand new building housing the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. The members of the Trauma Service teach multiple offerings in ATLS, ATOM and ASSET courses during the year. The Trauma Center is one component of an active Acute Care Surgery service of 8 surgeons within a hospital with greater than 106,000 ED visits and over 2000 trauma admissions per year. There are abundant opportunities for trauma-related research, participation in medical education, and academic promotion within the system at the University of Connecticut Medical School. We offer highly competitive compensation, robust benefits and an exceptional quality of life. Located just two hours from Boston and New York City, we are in the heart of some of New England’s most stunning communities offering your family nationally acclaimed school systems, a choice to live on the shoreline, in vibrant areas, or in a Kiplinger “Top 10 Best City to Raise a Family” and Travel and Leisure’s “Coolest Suburb in America”. So you will love heading to work…and heading home!

How to apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications to Jonathan Gates, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief of Surgery, Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102. Jonathan.gates@hhchealth.org or call Clayton Tebbetts, HHC Physician Recruiter at 860-249-6927. Clayton.Tebbetts@hhchealth.org

Location

Boston, MA

Mass General and Central Maine Healthcare

(Posted May 29, 2018) – The Massachusetts General Hospital’s Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care (TESSCC) closely collaborates with Central Maine Healthcare. Together they are searching for a Director of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Program at Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) in Lewiston, ME, with a joint appointment at the Massachusetts General Hospital and an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. Reporting to the Chief of Mass General’s Division of TESSCC, the successful candidate will be responsible for clinical care, administrative services and teaching at CMH, as they relate to Acute Care Surgery. The candidate will also have additional responsibilities to be provided at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The academic appointment will be at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor and commensurate with experience and credentials. Applicants must be a fellowship-trained Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon with board-certification in General Surgery and added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care and strong surgical leadership skills. The MGH is a 1,000-bed facility in Boston, MA and an ACS-verified Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level I Certified Burn Center. Central Maine Healthcare has three accredited Trauma Centers in Maine with their premiere hospital located in Lewiston, ME. This hospital operates the busiest Emergency Department in central Maine, annually serving approximately 50,000 patients and 800 trauma patients.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send a letter and curriculum vitae to: George Velmahos, MD, PhD, MSEd John F. Burke Professor of Surgery MGH/Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 810 Boston, MA 02114 Phone: 617-726-9591 Fax: 617-726-9121 gvelmahos@partners.org Massachusetts General Hospital is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities candidates are encouraged to apply.

Location

Fort Pierce, FL

HCA

(Posted May 31, 2018) – Lawnwood Regional Medical Center is a 380 bed Level II Trauma center that receives between 2200-2400 traumas per year. The closest trauma centers are 50 miles to the North and South making our encatchment area 1.2 million people. We have six local hospitals that support the service and our program continues to grow. We are offering competitive pay, PTO, CME, 401k, occurrence based malpractice and relocation assistance in these hospital employed positions. Our compensation model offers the opportunity to do acute care surgery if desired with an RVU bonus component as well.

How to apply

Please send CV to Tammy Lindsay at tammy.lindsay@hcahealthcare.com

Location

Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

(Posted May 31, 2018) – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) and the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Burn within the Department of Surgery are recruiting for a Trauma/ Critical Care Surgeon to join our elite team of physicians. The position is split between OSUWMC main campus and OSU East Hospital locations. The successful candidate will handle trauma and critical care cases along with general surgery electives. Opportunities for translational and clinical research is available. The Division includes an innovative group of surgeons who pride themselves on clinical excellence, academic investigation, and education. The position offers the potential for growth and mentorship while offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualifications: • Board Eligible/Certified in General Surgery • Fellowship training in trauma and/or surgical critical care • Academic Experience a plus • Qualify for academic appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience The Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Burn concentrates efforts in clinical care, research, and education related to patients with acute care problems. The division delivers high-quality care to patients suffering from surgical critical illness, trauma, emergency general surgery diseases, and burns. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on the main campus is established as a Level I Trauma Center seeing approximately 2,700 trauma patients annually. The Medical Center has over 1,300 patient beds, performs over 44,000 surgeries per year, and has over 1.7 million annual outpatient visits. Established in 1914, the Ohio State Department of Surgery has a long and respected tradition of excellence in clinical care, research and education. The overall Department of Surgery is composed of nine surgical specialty divisions and seven centers. Collectively, the Department of Surgery performs over 21,000 cases annually and was ranked 15th according to the Blue Ridge rankings for NIH funding among surgery departments nationally. To learn more about Ohio State and the Department of Surgery visit our website https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/departments/surgery. Visit our website, www.wexnermedical.osu.edu and discover how Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center is improving people’s lives. Columbus, Ohio’s capital city (15th largest city in the country) has it all. From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife – Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style. The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry and eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

How to apply

For consideration, please send CV along with a cover letter to: Tiffany Bauman, MBA Physician and Faculty Recruitment The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Tiffany.bauman@osumc.edu

Location

La Crosse, WI

Gundersen Health System

(Posted Jun 1, 2018) – The Department of General and Vascular Surgery at Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has an opportunity for a fellowship-trained Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon. Join three trauma surgeons for 1:4 call coverage. In addition to being an ACS Level II Trauma Center, the department has a fully accredited, five-year residency program with 3 categorical residents in training. You will be an integral part of the ACGME accredited general surgery residency and local, regional and national educational activities. * Join 12 Surgeons and 4 Associate Staff members in the Department of Surgery, as well as work with a highly skilled Trauma Services team. * Excellent Benefits, Competitive Salary, Loan Forgiveness, and Relocation * An innovative academic environment in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Medical School means you can enjoy the best of practicing in an academic medical center --teaching and research--in addition to patient care * In an organization based on medical/administrative partnerships managing all aspects of the business, you can have a voice in the way things work at Gundersen * We were the first health system in the nation to offset 100 percent of our energy cost by renewable sources and sustainable practices * We are a system with a 325-bed tertiary care center, regional hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, air and ground ambulances, eye clinic, a behavioral health hospital and clinics and more * Gundersen is enriching lives in communities close to home and around the world through our Global Partners program. We lead teams of volunteers providing care and making meaningful connections in Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota * Creating the life you want to lead. It's about more than technology and patient visits. It's about joining a team that shares your passion, your vision, and your commitment. La Crosse is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River. The region boasts great year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools including three universities, affordable housing in safe neighborhoods, an endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home.

How to apply

Contact Cathy Mooney, Physician Recruiter, Gundersen Health System at camooney@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-3637

Location

6/19/2018 12:00:00 AM – 6/20/2018 11:59:00 PM

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EAST Twitter Journal Club - June 19-20, 2018

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 - How has the Affordable Care Act changed outcomes in emergency general surgery?
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery: May 2018 - Volume 84 - Issue 5 - p 693–701
Authors: Dr. Jay J. Doucet (@jaydoucet) and Dr. Laura N. Godat (@godat_l)
Moderators: Dr. Jonathan Meizoso (@jpmeizoso) and Dr. JasonWeinberger (@JWTraumaRama)

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

7/1/2018 12:00:00 AM – 7/1/2018 12:00:00 AM

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The deadline to submit your abstract for the 32^nd EAST Annual Scientific Assembly is July 1, 2018 (11:59 pm your local time).  Visit the Abstracts page for additional information on abstracts submission rules and requirements. 

Monroeville, PA

Allegheny Health Network - Forbes Hospital

(Posted Jun 6, 2018) – Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is currently seeking a Trauma Surgeon for Forbes Hospital. Forbes is located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 20 minutes east of downtown Pittsburgh. Forbes Hospital started its now accredited, Level II Trauma Program on January 1, 2013 and has been the leading care provider in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs for over 30 years. Over that time, they have grown their services to meet their patients’ and community’s needs. As a 350-bed facility with 15,000 inpatient admissions, 12,000 surgeries, and nearly 50,000 emergency department visits annually, Forbes provides an advanced level of care to our patients. Position Overview Two trauma/critical care surgeons staff the day shift M-F, 7 AM-7 PM. During holidays, weekends and night shifts there is one surgeon in house with a second surgeon at home on backup call. All surgeons are currently required to cover at least five in house night shifts per month as well as cover an equal share of night back-up call. The trauma surgeons provide critical care for trauma and surgical patients in the new 20-bed Intensive Care Unit. The Trauma Service support staff includes 6 advanced practice providers. One is present 24/7 and two during Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday daytime. Forbes is a teaching hospital and has residents present at all times, including general surgery residents. There is at least one surgery resident in house 24/7. The residents respond to highest-level trauma activations unless they are in the operating room. The qualified candidate should be board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Board-eligible graduates of critical care fellowships with excellent interpersonal communication skills, experience delivering healthcare via collaborative teamwork and a professional goal to practice in one location for at least five years will also be considered. The ability to obtain and maintain a Pennsylvania Medical License and privileges with AHN are required. Allegheny Health Network (AHN) – a subsidiary of Highmark Health, the third largest integrated health care delivery and financing system in the nation, – is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, and nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds. Pittsburgh is a vibrant and exciting city, offering diverse culture, world-class arts and music, prestigious colleges and universities, proximity to state and local recreational parks, and a nationally-recognized culinary scene. It is home to major sports teams as well as key players within an ever-growing tech industry. Pittsburgh was named Zagat’s Top Food Town for 2015, and is recognized as one of the ‘most livable cities’ in the United States by Forbes and The Economist. Pittsburgh’s beautiful landscape, rivers and bridges, and affordable cost of living make it an attractive option for both individuals and families. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. EEO is The Law Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/ProtectedVeterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf) We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below. For accommodation requests, please call HR Services at 844-242-HR4U or visit HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org

How to apply

Interested candidates please contact Ashley Fusco, Physician Recruiter Ashley.Fusco@AHN.org or Richard Nahouraii MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director Richard.Nahouraii@ahn.org

Location

Fredericksburg, VA

Mary Washington Healthcare

(Posted Jun 7, 2018) – Mary Washington Healthcare is currently seeking a Board Certified surgeon with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care to join our team of Acute Care Surgeons. We currently have 5 surgeons and 6 physician extenders in our group. Our practice is diverse and includes a busy elective practice as well as emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, and management of the critically injured. We are a State Designated Level II Trauma Center with 95% of our patients sustaining blunt injuries. Mary Washington Healthcare is an independent healthcare system providing sophisticated, complex care to a community of over 330,000 residents. While the Fredericksburg region is a beautiful, vibrant, and historic area, it has the added advantage of proximity to Washington, DC and Richmond offering easy access to these cities. With the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains an hour drive west of Fredericksburg, outdoor recreation is right out your front door. Skiing and hiking, the beach and sightseeing are all within easy driving distance. Excellent public schools, a great selection of private schools and options for higher education are a bonus. Our family-friendly community means low crime and lots of great activities. Housing options are plentiful with something for every taste and budget. This is a not a job that supports J1 or H1B Visa candidates. Please no 3rd party recruiters. EOE/DISABLED/VETERAN

How to apply

Learn more about this opportunity at: http://jobs.mwhccareers.com/mwhc-phys-acute-care-trauma-surgeon?cid=post:east:niche:phys:traumasurgeon:na Or email your CV to Majid.noori@mwhc.com.

Location

York, PA

WellSpan York Hospital

(Posted Jun 8, 2018) – WellSpan Health, a sophisticated medical community in south central Pennsylvania is seeking a Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon. Join a large, well-respected medical group with low physician turnover. WellSpan is a top-rated integrated health system and tertiary care center with a collaborative culture and focus on a high-quality patient care. Position details: • Ideal candidate will be board certified in Trauma /Critical Care Surgery with interest in clinical research • WellSpan York Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center is accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma System Foundation. It is the only accredited Level 1 trauma center in the area and serves over 1.2 million residents • Team includes 7 physicians and 2 APCs. Program has 2000+ trauma and 78,000 ED visits annually • York Hospital has 20 ORs and 10 dedicated TSICU beds. We enjoy specialty support by employed physicians including neuro, orthopedic trauma and plastic surgeons • Opportunities for resident teaching and research. Residency programs include surgery, orthopedics and emergency medicine • Competitive salary and excellent benefits including retirement plan and relocation. Malpractice and tail also included About the York Community: • York is a family oriented community with excellent schools, a low cost of living and abundant outdoor and cultural activities • Centrally located among several major metropolitan areas, including Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia • If you value a strong sense of community, the more palatable pace of suburban/rural living, and the convenience of a workplace close to home, you’ll realize the advantages of considering WellSpan as part of your future.

How to apply

Please contact Laura Myers, Physician Recruiter, at 717-851-5445 or e-mail CV to lmyers9@wellspan.org

Location

Salinas, CA

Natividad

(Posted Jun 12, 2018) – Natividad is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Surgeon to join the only Level II Trauma Center in Monterey County. Applicants must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. The ideal candidate will be a fellowship-trained, Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon, within 5 years out of fellowship, and interested in working for a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. The Trauma/Surgical program currently consists of 7 fellowship-trained Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Surgeons, and 24/7 Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to assist our surgeons with rounding. The Trauma Surgeon reports directly to the Trauma Program Director and will be responsible for providing trauma, surgical critical care and acute care surgery coverage. Natividad is a premier, 172-bed, acute care teaching hospital owned and operated by Monterey County. Affiliated with the University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine since 1974, we are located near Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey.

How to apply

For additional information please visit our website at http://www.natividad.com/trauma For consideration, email your CV to ramirezcl@natividad.com. Natividad is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE/M/F/H/V

Location

Chandler, AZ

Dignity Health Medical Group

(Posted Jun 12, 2018) – Title:                       Faculty Physician – Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Reports to:            Medical Director, General and Surgery and Trauma Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) at Chandler Regional Medical Center is actively seeking a Faculty Physician - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Ideal candidates will have strong experience and a proven track record leading a Level 1 trauma program, will be board certified/ board eligible in general surgery and critical care, and will have an unrestricted Arizona medical license. Dignity Health Medical Group in partnership with Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC), an ACS-verified Level I trauma center in suburban Phoenix. Our team’s focus is driven around being leaders in education, centered on evidenced based medicine while ensuring consistent collaboration and communications within the team. CRM evaluated 80,000 patients in the emergency department and 3,400 trauma patients last year, of which 11% suffered a penetrating mechanism. Our trauma center in on track to care for 3,600 patients this year. We are formally integrated with the William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) General Surgery Residency in El Paso, TX. In addition to general surgery resident coverage, we also have general surgery research residents year round as well as rotating family medicine residents and 24/7 ACNP and PA coverage. We have excellent subspecialty support, including Barrow Neurological Institute neurosurgeons and fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons.  We are offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package that includes a matched 403b, gifted pension plan, relocation allowance if approved, CME benefit and excellence malpractice insurance. Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest non-profit health care systems, is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. Located in Chandler, Arizona, CRMC is a 339-bed community and tertiary care center located 25 miles from downtown Phoenix. In 2015, CRMC opened its 96-bed patient tower and includes a new emergency department, 4 trauma bays, 6 operating rooms including one dedicated to trauma, an ICU and 2 patient floors. However, due to the exciting continued growth of the hospital and region, another 100+ bed patient tower is planned for 2019. CRMC has been honored with the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence award from Healthgrades in 2013. CRMC has also received the Health Care Leadership Award for Hospital of the Year and #1 Acute Care Hospital in 2013 from AZBusiness Magazine. Chandler is an ideal place to raise a family, with excellent schools and well-respected state universities. With professional sports teams, wonderful restaurants and incomparable shopping, the Chandler/Gilbert/Scottsdale area is among the most highly desirables areas in the country to live. These opportunities offer a perfect lifestyle balance. EEO NO J1 Visas

How to apply

Send CV to john.staren@dignityhealth.org

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