Trauma, Trauma Surgeon | Level II Trauma Center | Protected OR Time + Research Opportunities

Job Description

Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Trauma Surgeon to join our dynamic surgical team at HCA Houston Healthcare Houston Northwest. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive trauma care and perform emergency surgeries, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
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• Participate in trauma call rotation.
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• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
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• Conduct and participate in clinical research and education.
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• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
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• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.
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Qualifications:

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• Board Certification in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery.
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• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
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• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.
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• Professional development opportunities.
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• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
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• Relocation assistance if applicable.
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Community:

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• At 655 square miles, the City of Houston could contain the cities of New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Miami.
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• Fourth most populous city in the U.S. with 2.3 million residents
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• Houston ranks first among U.S. cities where paychecks stretch the furthest, according to Forbes
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• 198 golf courses within a 50-mile radius of downtown Houston
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• The City of Houston offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles.
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• City of Houston: -houston/facts-and-figures/
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