Physician - Acute Care Surgery and Trauma - Level II Trauma Center - New Bedford, MA

Physician - Acute Care Surgery and Trauma - Level II Trauma Center - New Bedford, MA United States, Massachusetts, New Bedford Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Level II Trauma Center Southcoast Health Trauma Center is a high-volume ACS Level II Trauma / Acute Care Surgery program and is the only regional trauma center on the southeastern coast of Massachusetts, an area of need defined by American College of Surgeons trauma system evaluation committee. We are seeking a fellowship trained Acute Care Surgeon with board certification in General Surgery and added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery Program Highlights Join existing group of 6 attending Trauma / ACS providers (TACS), 5 fellowship trained Trauma/ ACS surgeons, 1 EM SCC trained provider. 10 specialized advanced practice providers dedicated to the TACS service. 24/7 support from advanced practice providers. Emergency Department sees over 90,000 patients annually. TACS service evaluates 2000 trauma patients with over 1500 admissions. The service provides 100% of surgical coverage for the hospital and emergency department and performs over 1000 cases annually. There is an excellent mix of surgical volume including complex open surgery, colorectal surgery, foregut, chest wall reconstruction, hernia, and opportunities for robotic surgery if desired. The department engages in regular scholarly activity through weekly and monthly conferences intended to stimulate knowledge, professional development. Position Highlights Clinical responsibilities will include an equal balance of all three aspects of Acute Care Surgery with a favorable work-life balance in a highly supportive environment where mentorship is available and expected. Mentorship and education of APPs is expected. Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives. Sign-on/Retention Bonus Program. Excellent benefit package including 41 days PTO and 6% match on retirement after 2 years. Relocation assistance. Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M. Requirements New graduates with board eligibility in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care are encouraged to apply. ABS certificate in Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care. ATLS certification. Community Highlights Situated less than 30 minutes southeast of Providence, RI and Cape Cod and within 60 minutes of Boston with convenient access to major highways. Four-season coastal living with sailing and boating in Buzzard's Bay with opportunity to live on the water. Conveniently located within 2-3 hours of multiple New England ski areas. Options to live in desirable suburbs within Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Multi-cultural communities with great family-oriented neighborhoods. Excellent private and public schools. About Southcoast Health Southcoast Health is focused on bringing together high-quality Physicians to deliver exceptional care and services. Southcoast Health is a physician-led organization and one of the largest and fastest growing health systems in New England. Southcoast Health Trauma Center is part of Southcoast Physicians Group which has grown to 400+ providers and still growing. Since its inception in 1996, Southcoast has become a sought-after destination for health care professionals. As a thriving part of the New England medical community, Southcoast Health offers practice excellence in an environment you want to call home. Southcoast Health has outstanding specialty services, one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care, with advanced heart programs, a Level II Trauma Center, and highly recognized perinatal and bariatric services. It has an IDSA Antimicrobial Center of Excellence. It has been recognized by Newsweek in the World's Best Hospitals, by US News as a top regional hospital and for its maternity services, by ChiME for Most Wired, with the EPIC Honor Roll (#9 in the country), and by SouthCoast Today as a best place to work in the region for multiple years in a row. Within the medical staff of ambulatory and inpatient providers, there are over 1000 members, serving over 135,000 patients in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast is a desirable place for medical student and advanced practitioner rotations, with collaborative agreements with nearby prestigious schools. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit charitable organization that depends on the support of the community to provide services. How to apply Email CV and cover letter to Michael Grossman, MD, Chief, Trauma/Acute Care Surgery at View email address on click.appcast.io or Cell: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Holly Lestage, Manager Provider Recruitment at View email address on click.appcast.io or Cell: View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southcoast Health System