Surgery - Trauma Physician
Saint Louis, MO, 63101, USA
- Healthcare
- trauma surgery
- emergency general surgery
- Level 2 Trauma Center
The Trauma Physician provides specialized surgical care for trauma and emergency general surgery cases in a busy Level 2 Trauma Center and Level 1 STEMI Center. The role involves weekend coverage once a month, managing around 2,000 trauma activations and supporting surgical consults without ICU responsibilities. The position requires board eligibility, active medical licensure, and certifications in ABLS and ATLS, working alongside advanced practice providers in a high-volume hospital setting.
Start Date: January 3rd, 2024 (Ongoing)
Coverage Needs Details:
- In-patient Setting
- On-going Need
- Weekend Coverage Needed (Once a month)(3-5 shifts per month)
- Facility will accept multiple providers
Candidate Requirements
- Must have active MO licensure
- Minimum Board Status: Board Eligible
- Required Certifications: ABLS, ATLS
Job Details
- Schedule: 3-5 day stretch over a weekend (Once a month)
- Provider will cover all trauma and emergency general surgery (Will not cover ICU)
- All subspecialty support needed for consults
- Setting: Busy Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 1 STEMI Center
- Annual Census: 2k activations annually, 80k ED visits
- 30 OR s w/ 1 blocked trauma OR, second if needed
- Designated EGS Room
- EMR: EPic
- Daily Census: Varies
- Est Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days
- Support: 2 APP
Compensation for this opportunity is highly competitive at $230/hr.
If this opportunity is not a fit, we may have locum trauma surgery opportunities in other states.




