Trauma Surgeon

Job DetailsJob Location

• ECMC
• DKM
• Building -
• Buffalo,
• NY 14215Salary
• Range: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 Salary/yearWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Trauma Surgeon to join our medical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing immediate surgical care to patients suffering from critical injuries and life-threatening conditions. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, rapid decision-making skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Key
• Responsibilities: Assess, diagnose, and surgically treat patients with traumatic injuries, including blunt force and penetrating trauma. Perform emergency surgeries, such as exploratory laparotomies, thoracotomies, and vascular repairs. Stabilize critically injured patients in the emergency department and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. Provide postoperative care, monitor recovery, and manage complications. Participate in trauma team activation and lead resuscitation efforts as needed. Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, and patient progress documentation. Train and educate medical students, residents, and fellows in trauma and acute care surgery. Contribute to trauma system development, including quality improvement initiatives and research. Qualifications Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution. Completion of a General Surgery residency program and a Trauma/Critical Care Surgery fellowship. Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Valid medical license to practice in the state of employment. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. Ability to handle high-stress situations and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Work
• Environment: Hospital-based setting, including trauma centers, emergency rooms, and operating rooms. Requires on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Exposure to high-stress situations involving critically injured patients. If you are a dedicated Trauma Surgeon looking to make a meaningful impact in emergency medical care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our expert surgical team.