Trauma Surgeon - Locum Coverage

About the role

Provide comprehensive trauma surgery coverage in inpatient and operating room settings, collaborating with a team of attending surgeons, advanced practice providers, residents, and trauma nurse leads.

Manage a shared patient census of approximately 35 patients daily and perform procedures such as tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placement.

The work environment emphasizes continuous trauma care across all ages, ensuring seamless patient management.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma surgery coverage in inpatient and operating room settings
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, advanced practice providers, residents, and trauma nurse leads
• Manage a shared patient census of approximately 35 patients daily
• Perform procedures including tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placement

Requirements

• Board-certified Trauma Surgeon
• Active medical licensure
• DEA registration
• ATLS certification
• Prescriptive authority
• Flexibility with day, night, or 24-hour shifts (no call obligations)

Qualifications

• Strong collaborative skills
• Clinical proficiency
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team