Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon

Job Summary

Join a Developing Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Program

Kent Hospital, a Care New England hospital, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon with fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery to join our surgical department. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at one of Rhode Island's premier community hospitals as we advance our vision of becoming a Level II Trauma Center .

This position offers diverse clinical practice encompassing trauma, acute care surgery, and elective general surgery with access to the Intuitive XI robotic platform. The successful candidate should enjoy teaching medical students and will have an academic appointment. The service is staffed with 24/7 APC coverage.

This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative surgeon who enjoys practicing broad-spectrum acute care surgery and elective general surgery and wants to play an integral role in the development of our Level II Trauma Program.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive acute care surgery services including:
• Acute Care Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Elective General Surgery (access to Intuitive Xi)
• Shared call with an established team of surgeons
• Dedicated operating room access for acute care surgery cases
• Opportunity to participate in the development and growth of Kent Hospital's trauma program
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, and hospital leadership to advance Level II Trauma Center readiness
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trauma performance improvement, and multidisciplinary case review
• Opportunities for medical student education through the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage acute care surgery consultations
• Perform operative and non-operative management of trauma patients
• Provide timely surgical care for emergency general surgery conditions
• Participate in trauma activations and acute care surgery call coverage
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Support trauma program development through protocol development, quality initiatives, and education
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement activities

Why Join Kent Hospital?

This is a unique opportunity to join a hospital at an exciting point in its growth. Kent Hospital is actively investing in the expansion of its acute care surgery services while working toward Level II Trauma Center verification . Incoming surgeons will have the opportunity to help shape clinical programs, develop best practices, and contribute to building one of the region's premier trauma and emergency surgery programs.

Our physicians enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Collaborative physician leadership and administrative support
• Opportunities for academic involvement through Brown University affiliation
• Excellent work-life balance in a desirable coastal New England community

Location

Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, Kent Hospital offers convenient access to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and the beautiful beaches of Narragansett Bay. Rhode Island offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding schools, vibrant communities, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Rhode Island
• ATLS certification required (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care
• Interest in trauma systems development and program growth strongly preferred

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Kent Hospital is a 359-bed, acute care community hospital and a member of Care New England , Rhode Island's leading integrated health system. We provide comprehensive medical and surgical services to patients throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

Our surgical department includes a robust team of general surgeons and surgical sub-specialists across multiple disciplines, advanced critical care services, and a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.