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 Must maintain state certification and/or licensure. #J-18808-Ljbffr