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.

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Trauma Surgeons-Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services

  • Altoona, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 3 days ago

TRAUMA SURGEONS UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. seeks Trauma Surgeons (Multiple Openings) in Altoona, PA to specialize in performing emergency surgeries and diagnostic tests and prescribing...

Physician - PRN Acute Care Surgeon with Mercy in Rogers, AR

  • Rogers, AR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 1 hour ago

Mercy NWA General Surgery : Growing level 3 certified trauma center with an average of 70,000 annual ER visits per year Continuity clinic for follow-up and post-op trauma/ACS patients New hospital tower...

Physician - Acute Care Surgeon - Mercy Fort Smith, Arkansas

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 19 hours ago

Our Mercy General Surgery team consists of 5 physicians, 2 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care....

Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural...

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...

Surgeon - Acute Care Surgeon

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 1 day ago

The opportunity offers: 14, twelve-hour acute care surgery shifts 1 week elective office/surgery Equitable overnight call rotation Hospital employed and fully integrated group Advanced practice provider...

Physician - Trauma Surgeon

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Admits participants to the hospital: (a) Provides primary care (attending) responsibilities for management; (b) Provides updates to the team on a regular basis; (c) Judiciously utilizes specialty consultants...

Surgical Critical Care Physician

  • Kingwood, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Kingwood, TX
  • 1 day ago

With over 17 years experience in trauma management, Extant Healthcare was founded and is still led by trauma surgeons. We are financially stable with immense growth opportunities on the horizon....

Trauma Surgeon Physician

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Description Specialization: Surgery Trauma Job Summary: HCA Florida Fort Walton Hospital, which is a level II trauma center is seeking a trauma surgeon to join the team this year in Fort Walton Beach...

Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Physician

  • Midland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland, MI
  • 2 days ago

Description MyMichigan Health has an excellent opportunity for a Trauma Surgeon / Surgical Critical Care Physician to join the Trauma & General Surgery Team in Midland, Michigan!...

40353BR Assistant Professor or Higher - Critical Care Surgeon

  • El Paso, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 2 days ago

/D.O. degree, completion of an ACGME approved residency in general surgery and successful completion of a surgical critical care fellowship as well as board certification/eligibility in general surgery...

Trauma, Critical Care Surgeon- Temple Health- Philadelphia, PA

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Applicants must possess an MD, MD/Ph.D or DO with active board certification in General Surgery, BE/BC in Surgical Critical Care, in possession of or eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth...

General Trauma Surgeon (PRN) MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 3 days ago

General Trauma Surgeon (PRN) - MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center Orangeburg Medical Center Job Description MUSC Orangeburg, level 1 trauma center is recruiting for a PRN- General Surgeon with Trauma...

Mercy is seeking a BC/BE Trauma Surgeon to join two experienced trauma, and three experienced general surgeons in our Joplin, MO practice....

A large, hospital-employed multispecialty surgical practice is seeking a BC Surgical Critical Care Trauma Surgeon to join their group....

Trauma Surgeon Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Social Work: Perspectives on Trauma and Wellness
Trauma affects everyone in society, even social workers. This program helps students find and maintain a wellness state so they can continue effectively helping others in this vital profession....
World War 1: Trauma, Memory, Controversy
More than a hundred years after it ended, the First World War has lost none of its fascination. It was a war of unprecedented scale and brutality, with countless casualties. It also left a...
Trauma Informed Care
In this course, a multidisciplinary group of experts will present on optimizing the role of trauma-informed care in mainstream clinical practice. The number of traumatized patients in a primary...

Salary for Trauma Surgeon Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for Trauma Surgeon jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$306,640


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Trauma Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

Trauma Surgeons offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
63.7%
Master's Degree
18.7%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Some High School
1.1%
Associate's Degree
1.1%