Acute Care Surgeon

Southcoast Health Trauma Center is a high-volume ACS Level II Trauma / Acute Care Surgery program and 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.
• ACS Verified Level II Trauma Program.
• 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.
• Excellent work life balance.

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.