Surgeon - Trauma examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats critically injured patients. Performs emergency procedures including endotracheal tube intubation, tube thoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, ultrosonographic evaluation, and peritoneal lavage. Being a Surgeon - Trauma reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Trauma may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Trauma's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Facility: Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Medical Group is seeking BC/BE Trauma Acute Care Surgeons to join our busy, collegial team trauma team at Kennestone.
Level 2 trauma center, pursuing level 1 status, located in Marietta, just Northwest of Atlanta.
Busiest Emergency department in the state.
GME surgery residency program and teaching opportunities.
Approximately 15% penetrative trauma
Seasoned trauma program with large group comprised of 10 physicians, APPs, responsible for covering trauma, surgical critical care for trauma patients and acute care surgery.
Flexible call schedule, in house trauma/EGS call requirement of 7 24-hour calls per month (or 14 12's).
ICU week in rotation shared equally between partners.
Backup call schedule shared equally between partners.
Great work-life balance and opportunities for growth and teaching.
Leadership opportunities within the group and within the health system.
One of the most sought-after areas to live in metro-Atlanta with endless entertainment options including restaurants, shopping, music, and more. Affordable housing, great schools and great community.
Competitive compensation package with base salary, quality and production incentives, sign-on bonus and relocation, comprehensive benefits package including 403b match.
Ideal candidates will have trained at level 1 or busy level 2 trauma centers and preferably done a 2 year fellowship program or have experience.
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