Trauma Surgeon Jobs
A Trauma Surgeon is a highly trained medical professional who specializes in the surgical management of critically injured or seriously ill patients. They primarily work in hospital emergency departments, where they are responsible for making quick decisions and performing complex procedures to treat life-threatening conditions such as gunshot wounds, severe burns, or severe car accidents. Trauma Surgeons may also be called upon to perform surgical procedures on any part of the body, excluding the brain. They coordinate with other specialists and healthcare workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
To become a Trauma Surgeon, certain skills and certifications are required. A strong foundation in general surgery is paramount, and they must be board-certified in general surgery. They must also complete a fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. Key skills include the ability to work under pressure, agility, fast decision-making, excellent hand-eye coordination, and strong communication skills. Prior to becoming a Trauma Surgeon, an individual may work as a resident in general surgery, a surgical fellow, or an attending physician in a critical care setting.
- LocumTenens
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- 6 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- 6 days ago
Locum coverage is needed to support the trauma surgery service while recruiting for two permanent positions....
- LocumTenens
- Redding, CA
- 13 days ago
- LocumTenens
- Redding, CA
- 13 days ago
A level 2 trauma center is seeking a trauma surgery physician associate for locum tenens coverage....
Scholarly Activity Main Line Health System has a General Surgery Residency based at Lankenau Medical Center. The successful candidates will become part of our teaching faculty....
A Facility in Georgia Is Searching for a Locums General Trauma Surgeon. Job in Georgia Gr8Jobs
- GA
- 11 hours ago
- GA
- 11 hours ago
Must have active state license BC or BE required Days, Nights ATLS required & must be fellowship trained in surgical critical care 35 trauma patients per day & must have done over 50 trauma surgeries...
Trauma Surgeon - BE/BC at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center
- Oklahoma City, OK
- 11 hours ago
- Oklahoma City, OK
- 11 hours ago
Surgery/Surgical Critical Care....
Surgery and a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care....
Assistant/Associate Professor - Acute Care Surgeon
- Kingsport, TN
- 15 hours ago
- Kingsport, TN
- 15 hours ago
Applicants must have completed a fellowship and possess added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care at the time of hire....
Requirements: Board Certification in Trauma Surgery Fellowship Training in Trauma Surgery (required) Active Connecticut Medical License DEA Registration ACLS Certification Experience with trauma surgery...
- Bangor, ME
- 1 day ago
- Bangor, ME
- 1 day ago
Willing to wait for license BC or BE required Call, Weekend call ATLS required Trauma surgery Credentialing needed DEA needed Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses Assignment...
Trauma Critical Care Surgeon needed outside of Dallas Texas
- Dallas, TX
- 1 day ago
- Dallas, TX
- 1 day ago
Trauma Critical Care Surgeon needed outside of Dallas Texas MD/ DO- Board Certified Fellowship trained in Critical Care or trauma Schedule- 7 on 7 off; 24 hour shifts 2 Surgeon model with APP support...
**Qualifications** + CA Medical license + Board Certified / Board Eligible in Surgery + Completion of Surgical Critical Care Fellowship **Pay Range** $155.47- $234.93 /hourWe are an equal opportunity...
A TX Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens General Trauma Surgeon
- Temple, TX
- 2 days ago
- Temple, TX
- 2 days ago
Quick Facts Willing to wait for license BC required Weekdays, Weekends, Days, Nights ATLS required Average of 37 - 48 patients per day in acute care surgery Trauma activations and emergency general...
Experienced Trauma Surgeon - UPMC Altoona - 500k+ total compensation potential - 50k Sign-On Bonus
- Altoona, PA
- 2 days ago
- Altoona, PA
- 2 days ago
Must have an MD or equivalent, board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license....
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor
- Johnson City, TN
- 3 days ago
- Johnson City, TN
- 3 days ago
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon - Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor Department: Surgery - 31570 Pay Grade: 1 Job Category: College of Medicine Faculty Job Summary: The Department of Surgery, in the...
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 4 days ago
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 4 days ago
Cross Country Locums is seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care Surgeon for urgent locum tenens need in Ft. Wayne, IN....
Trauma Surgeon Online Courses and Training Opportunities
Salary for Trauma Surgeon Jobs Nationwide
$306,640
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Trauma Surgeon positions.
Highest Education Level
Trauma Surgeons offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Trauma Surgeon position
- Clinical Research
- Acute Care
- Trauma
- Flexibility
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Room (ER)
- Hospitalist
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Family Practice
- Primary Care
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Outpatient
- Urgent Care
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- Cardiology
- Wound Care
- Pediatrics
- Pain Management
- Orthopedic
- Neurology
- Critical Care
- Oncology
- Geriatrics
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- Basic Life Support
- Teaching
- Teamwork
- Research Skills
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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