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)
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has partnered with Extant Healthcare to manage their growing trauma program. With over 17 years’ experience in trauma management, Extant Healthcare was founded and is still led by trauma surgeons. We are financially stable with immense growth opportunities on the horizon.
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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community for more than 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Getting care quickly when you are injured or ill is always important, but in cased of heart attack, stroke, brain injury or other emergency situations, it is critical. Treatment options and outcomes for these critical situations decrease with each second that passes before patients receive help.