Acute Care Surgeon/Trauma Surgeon

About the role

The Department of General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic is seeking highly trained Staff Surgeon candidates to join the growing Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The section operates at five Cleveland Clinic locations (Akron General Hospital – Level 1 Trauma Center; Fairview, Hillcrest, Mercy Hospitals – Level 2 Trauma Centers; and the Main Campus in downtown Cleveland). A new Level I adult and pediatric trauma center will open on the Main Campus in early 2028, and the team is expanding to support it. The position includes a faculty appointment (rank commensurate with experience) with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and offers opportunities to advance research, education, and quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute‑care surgical care across the five affiliated hospitals.
• Participate in and lead research projects, contributing to the Section’s growing research portfolio.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students in patient care, quality initiatives, and research methodology.
• Drive quality improvement, injury‑prevention, and performance‑improvement programs within the Center for Trauma.
• Collaborate with regional, state, and national trauma organizations to enhance care for injured patients.
• Support the development and launch of the new Level I adult and pediatric trauma center on the Main Campus.

Requirements

• Fellowship‑trained and board‑certified or board‑eligible in Surgical Critical Care.
• Ability to obtain an Ohio medical license.
• Meet Cleveland Clinic hospital credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Faculty appointment rank commensurate with experience at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, including research and teaching.
• Experience in trauma surgery and acute‑care surgical practice is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (the “best healthcare available”).
• Tail coverage for malpractice protection.
• Retirement matching contributions.
• Relocation and education allowances.
• Robust professional‑development resources, including leadership, education, and management tracks.
• Opportunities to work with an internationally respected, multidisciplinary team of physicians.
• Additional benefits beyond a competitive salary (details provided upon hire).

Compensation

The posted salary range reflects the anticipated range for full‑time (100 % FTE) physician positions and is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks for the specialty. Actual compensation will be determined based on fair market value, professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. The stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package.

Location and community

The position is based in Cleveland, Ohio, part of Northeast Ohio’s six‑metropolitan‑area region. The area offers affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center recognized worldwide for its expertise and patient care. Founded in 1921, it now comprises a 6,690‑bed health system with a 173‑acre main campus, 23 hospitals, and more than 270 outpatient facilities across the United States and internationally. The organization integrates clinical care, research, and education, and is committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment for its 80,642 employees worldwide.