Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician

Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician to join a leading hospital in Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center that provides advanced surgical care to a diverse patient population while collaborating with a skilled, multidisciplinary team.

Compensation: $500,000

Position Details:

  • Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-based – Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service
  • Schedule: Flexible schedule with 24-hour in-house call and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Shift Commitment: 11 shifts per month
  • Trauma Level: I (some facilities may include Level I exposure)
  • Coverage Type: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Surgical Critical Care

Responsibilities:

  • Provide trauma resuscitation and surgical management for emergent and urgent cases
  • Perform emergency general surgery procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, bowel resection, hernia repair, and other acute surgical interventions
  • Manage critically ill and postoperative patients in the ICU
  • Collaborate with trauma, emergency medicine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and critical care teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care
  • Participate in trauma performance improvement programs and quality initiatives

Qualifications:

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Fellowship-trained in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery
  • Active California Medical License (or ability to obtain)
  • ATLS Certification
  • BLS and ACLS Certifications

Southern California offers an exceptional quality of life, combining professional growth opportunities with a vibrant lifestyle. Enjoy year-round sunshine, world-class dining, beaches, and outdoor recreation, along with access to top-rated schools and cultural attractions. It’s an ideal location for physicians seeking both career fulfillment and personal balance.