• Academic Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care…

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    Academic Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgeon

     

    Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Temple

    Temple, TX

    **Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple** is seeking **Academic Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons** to join the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, within the Department of Surgery at our flagship hospital in **Temple, TX.** We are in the process of growing our Acute Care Surgery service team to continue providing the highest level of specialty care available to the region.

     

    Candidates must be BC/BE in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

    Position Information

    + Privileges at our American College of Surgeons verified & state designated Level I Trauma facility in Temple, TX with more than 3000 trauma registry patients per year.

    + Responsibilities will include:

    + Clinical

    + Evaluation of all trauma and emergency general surgery consults

    + Rounding for the STICU and Trauma Acute Care Surgery Services

    + OR coverage for Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Elective General Surgery

    + Academic

    + Resident and medical student lectures for all aspects of Acute Care Surgery

    + Mentorship for residents, medical students and APP students.

    + Instructors for ATLS, ATOM, ASSET

    + Research and PI projects for the three pillars of Acute Care Surgery

    + Mission

    + Regional outreach and commitment to trauma and emergency surgical services

    + Involvement in both TQIP and NSQIP

    + Leadership opportunities available early

    + 24 hour, 365 days / year Dedicated OR Suite for Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

    + Established Surgical & Trauma Intensive Care Unit

    + Experience in laparoscopic or robotic surgery required

    + Academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine

    + Large general surgery residency program with resident coverage at all times.

    + Geriatric Trauma Service with full complement of APPs

    + In house trauma call is expected with dedicated call rooms available

    BENEFITS

    Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

     

    • Malpractice coverage

    • Life, AD&D, disability and long term care insurance contributions

    • Medical and dental contributions

    • Annual retirement contribution

    • Paid vacation and administrative (“CME”) leave

    • Relocation allowance

    • Academic funds (dues, fees, travel) provided pursuant to departmental and institutional CME fund policies

    Qualifications:

    + MD/DO degree

    + Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery

    + Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification

    + Texas Medical License

    + Fellow of the American College of Surgeons when qualified

    + ATLS

    + Experience with the surgical care of trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care patients

     

    About Temple, TX

     

    Temple is the demographic center of Texas. It is within three hours of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Temple is only one hour from Austin, which offers the conveniences of a big city with the atmosphere of a small town. Situated on two of the most beautiful lakes in the Texas Hill Country, Temple provides its residents with a growing and vibrant economy, affordable homes and an outstanding public and private school system.

     

    About Baylor Scott and White Health System

     

    As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott and White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott and White Healthcare. Today, Baylor Scott and White includes 52 hospitals, more than 800 patient care sites, 7,300 active physicians, over 49,000 employees and the Scott and White Health Plan.

    Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

    Randall W. Smith, MD, FACS

     

    Chief Medical Officer, Continuing Care Hospital

     

    Department of Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

     

    Email – [email protected]

     

    Phone: 254-724-7017

     

    Teresa Washington, SHRM-CP, Sr. Physician Recruiter

     

    Email - [email protected]

     

    Phone: 512-509-0034

    Qualifications:

    MD/DO degree

     

    Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery

     

    Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification

     

    Texas Medical License

     

    Fellow of the American College of Surgeons when qualified

    ATLS

    Experience with the surgical care of trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care patients

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.