Trauma Surgeon Jobs in Indiana

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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Cross Country Locums is seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care Surgeon for urgent locum tenens need in Ft. Wayne, IN....

Surgery & Critical Care Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Active IN License or IMLC CSR & DEA ATLS NPDB Report Clean Record...

Trauma Surgery Physician

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 12 days ago

Trauma Surgery Physician Locums Job ID 176506 SURGERY - SURGICAL TRAUMA SURGERY (CRITICAL CARE) Trauma Surgery Physician JOB DETAILS This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician for locum tenens...

Indiana Facility Is Searching for a Locums General Trauma Surgeon

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 13 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 13 days ago

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. Willing to wait for license BC or BE required Days, Call ATLS required 10 - 15...

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. BC required Days, Call Must respond immediately Expect 10 - 15 patient encounters per...

Acute Care Surgeon within a Level 1 Trauma Center, Indiana

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago

The candidate must be board certified/eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care....

Acute Care/Trauma Surgeon, Medical Director-Surgical Critical Care

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Provide Acute Care Surgery services (trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care) in various settings including the ED, OR, ICU, floor, and clinic....

Demographic Data for Indiana

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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 in Indiana

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

$306,640


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Trauma Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

Trauma Surgeons in Indiana offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
64.1%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Associate's Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.1%