We are seeking anexperienced Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician to join a leading hospitalin Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Level ITrauma Center that provides advanced surgical care to a diverse patientpopulation while collaborating with a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
Compensation: $500,000
Position Details:
- Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-based - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service
- Schedule: Flexible schedule with 24-hour in-house call and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Shift Commitment: 11 shifts per month
- Trauma Level: I (some facilities may include Level I exposure)
- Coverage Type: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Surgical Critical Care
Responsibilities:
- Provide trauma resuscitation and surgical management for emergent and urgent cases
- Perform emergency general surgery procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, bowel resection, hernia repair, and other acute surgical interventions
- Manage critically ill and postoperative patients in the ICU
- Collaborate with trauma, emergency medicine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and critical care teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care
- Participate in trauma performance improvement programs and quality initiatives
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Fellowship-trained in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery
- Active California Medical License (or ability to obtain)
- ATLS Certification
- BLS and ACLS Certifications
- Must have SCC boards
- Leadership Experience highly preferred
Southern Californiaoffers an exceptional quality of life, combining professional growthopportunities with a vibrant lifestyle. Enjoy year-round sunshine, world-classdining, beaches, and outdoor recreation, along with access to top-rated schoolsand cultural attractions. It's an ideal location for physicians seeking bothcareer fulfillment and personal balance.
