Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician

We are seeking an experienced Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician to join a leading hospital in Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center that provides advanced surgical care to a diverse patient population while collaborating with a skilled, multidisciplinary team.

Compensation: $500,000

Position Details:

• Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-based – Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with 24-hour in-house call and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Shift Commitment: 11 shifts per month
• Trauma Level: I (some facilities may include Level I exposure)
• Coverage Type: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery (EGS), and Surgical Critical Care

Responsibilities:

• Provide trauma resuscitation and surgical management for emergent and urgent cases
• Perform emergency general surgery procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, bowel resection, hernia repair, and other acute surgical interventions
• Manage critically ill and postoperative patients in the ICU
• Collaborate with trauma, emergency medicine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and critical care teams to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care
• Participate in trauma performance improvement programs and quality initiatives

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery
• Active California Medical License (or ability to obtain)
• ATLS Certification
• BLS and ACLS Certifications

Southern California offers an exceptional quality of life, combining professional growth opportunities with a vibrant lifestyle. Enjoy year-round sunshine, world-class dining, beaches, and outdoor recreation, along with access to top-rated schools and cultural attractions. It’s an ideal location for physicians seeking both career fulfillment and personal balance.