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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Trauma Surgeon to join our medical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing immediate surgical care to patients suffering from critical injuries and life-threatening conditions. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, rapid decision-making skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and surgically treat patients with traumatic injuries, including blunt force and penetrating trauma.
• Perform emergency surgeries, such as exploratory laparotomies, thoracotomies, and vascular repairs.
• Stabilize critically injured patients in the emergency department and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide postoperative care, monitor recovery, and manage complications.
• Participate in trauma team activation and lead resuscitation efforts as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, and patient progress documentation.
• Train and educate medical students, residents, and fellows in trauma and acute care surgery.
• Contribute to trauma system development, including quality improvement initiatives and research.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a General Surgery residency program and a Trauma/Critical Care Surgery fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of employment.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Clinical judgment
• Rapid decision-making
• Leadership
• Communication

Location

• Buffalo, NY

Work Type

• Hospital-based
• On-call responsibilities
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays

Education Level

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• General Surgery residency program completion
• Trauma/Critical Care Surgery fellowship completion
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification

Salary/Compensations

• $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 Salary/year

About the Company

• Hospital-based setting, including trauma centers, emergency rooms, and operating rooms.
• Exposure to high-stress situations involving critically injured patients.