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Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - Texas

Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services • Abilene, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions. This role includes trauma resuscitation, operative and non-operative management of critically ill and injured patients, emergency general surgery, and postoperative critical care, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary trauma team to deliver high-quality, timely, and patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate evaluation and management of trauma patients in accordance with trauma protocols
  • Perform trauma resuscitation and surgical intervention for life-threatening injuries
  • Manage emergency general surgery cases, including abdominal, soft tissue, and thoracic conditions
  • Perform operative and non-operative management of acute surgical conditions
  • Provide perioperative and postoperative care, including management of surgical complications
  • Participate in trauma call coverage and emergency surgical response
  • Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, radiology, and subspecialty surgical teams
  • Lead and participate in multidisciplinary trauma rounds and care conferences
  • Provide surgical consultation services throughout the hospital
  • Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and trainees as applicable
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in trauma program development, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and patient safety initiatives
  • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited general surgery residency program
  • Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery
  • Board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care preferred
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
  • DEA registration or eligibility
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification

Skills and Competencies

  • Expertise in trauma resuscitation and emergency general surgery
  • Strong operative and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments
  • Ability to manage critically ill and injured patients
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

  • Level I, II, or III trauma centers and acute care hospital settings
  • Operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units, and inpatient surgical units
  • Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
  • Manual dexterity and physical stamina for complex operative cases
  • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and emergency care environments

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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