Trauma ACS Surgery Physician

A Level II Trauma Center in El Paso, TX is seeking a Locums Trauma Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Physician to provide ongoing trauma and acute surgical coverage. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon experienced in managing high-acuity trauma and emergency general surgery cases within a busy hospital-based environment.

The facility is seeking providers for a combination of day and night coverage shifts in a collaborative trauma program.

Compensation: Competitive salary with potential for productivity bonuses.

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the physician and family.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• CME (Continuing Medical Education) allowance.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Malpractice insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma surgery and acute care surgery coverage
• Evaluate and manage traumatic injuries and emergency surgical conditions
• Perform emergency surgical procedures as clinically indicated
• Participate in trauma activations and inpatient surgical management
• Manage preoperative, operative, and postoperative patient care
• Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, APPs, and multidisciplinary trauma teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery with Trauma/ACS experience
• Active Texas medical license preferred
• ATLS certification required
• ACLS and BLS certifications preferred