Locum Physician; MD​/DO; Surgery - Trauma

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Trauma
Location: Texas
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

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A Level II Trauma Center in Amarillo Texas is seeking a Locums Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Physician to provide ongoing coverage in a high-volume, well-supported surgical program. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse trauma and acute care surgery caseload.

Position Highlights

• Facility: 495-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center
• Ongoing locum opportunity
• Shift-based coverage in a collaborative multidisciplinary practice

Practice Details

The program provides comprehensive trauma and acute care surgery services with annual volumes including:

• Approximately 1,618 trauma activations
• Over 1,000 trauma admissions
• Nearly 500 acute care surgery operative cases annually

Coverage includes:

• In-house trauma coverage
• Acute Care Surgery (ACS) coverage
• Backup call coverage as scheduled
• 24
  
  Hour shifts including call
• 30-minute callback response time when on backup call

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage trauma and emergency general surgery patients
• Perform operative and non-operative management of traumatic injuries
• Provide acute care surgery consultations and procedures
• Participate in trauma activations and multidisciplinary patient care
• Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, hospitalists, and surgical staff
• Document patient encounters accurately using the facility's electronic medical record

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery preferred
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current ATLS certification
• Demonstrated trauma and acute care surgery experience
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Extras:

• Competitive per 24/hour shift rate
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts

About AAS Locum Tenens

AAS Locum Tenens was founded by healthcare leaders who understand your career needs, guaranteeing the highest level of service and commitment. Backed by over 10 years experience, AAS Locum Tenens has become a leading locums provider for the most qualified candidates in the industry. Whether the needs are for short-term or long-term assignments, our industry experts can help providers navigate the unique and ever-changing landscape in today’s healthcare delivery environment.

The caliber of our dedicated locums specialists combine seamlessly with our leading edge resources, providing an enhanced healthcare provider experience. Each assignment is given the same level of service excellence that our providers and clients have come to expect, while benefiting from our national reach and gaining access to the top assignments.

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