Locum Tenens Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Physician

A 495-bed acute care hospital in West Texas is seeking Locum Tenens Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Physicians to provide coverage within a high-volume, well-supported Level II Trauma Center. This facility is expanding services and preparing to launch a surgical residency program in July 2026, creating a dynamic clinical environment with strong infrastructure and multidisciplinary collaboration.

 

This locum opportunity offers a flexible, shift-based schedule and exposure to a broad range of trauma and acute surgical cases in a busy regional referral center.

Program Highlights:

• Level II Trauma Center
• 495-bed full-service acute care hospital

Anticipated Annual Volumes:

• Trauma Activations: 1,618
• Trauma Admissions: 1,006

Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Operative Volume: 473

• Active development of a residency training program (launching July 2026)
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with strong hospital support

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical coverage
• Evaluate and manage trauma activations and surgical emergencies
• Perform emergent and urgent surgical procedures
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, ICU, and specialty services
• Participate in trauma call coverage and ensure timely response to activations
• Document patient care accurately and comply with hospital protocols

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery preferred
• Eligible for or active Texas medical licensure
• ATLS certification required
• Demonstrated experience in trauma and acute care surgery
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment