Physician - Acute Care Surgery and Trauma - Level II Trauma Center - Bedford, MA

Physician - Acute Care Surgery and Trauma - Level II Trauma Center - New Bedford, MA

Join Southcoast Health as a Physician in our Acute Care Surgery and Trauma program at the Level II Trauma Center in New Bedford, MA.

Location
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New Bedford, Southcoast MA

• Join existing group of 6 attending Trauma/ACS providers (TACS), 5 fellowship trained Trauma/ACS surgeons, 1 EM SCC trained provider.
• 10 specialized advanced practice providers dedicated to the TACS service.
• ACS Verified Level II Trauma Program.
• 24/7 support from advanced practice providers.
• Emergency Department sees over 90,000 patients annually. TACS service evaluates 2000 trauma patients with over 1500 admissions. The service provides 100% surgical coverage for the hospital and emergency department and performs over 1000 cases annually.
• Excellent mix of surgical volume including complex open surgery, colorectal surgery, foregut, chest wall reconstruction, hernia, and opportunities for robotic surgery if desired.
• Regular scholarly activity through weekly and monthly conferences.

• Clinical responsibilities include an equal balance of all three aspects of Acute Care Surgery with a favorable work‑life balance in a highly supportive environment.
• Mentorship and education of APPs is expected.
• Competitive salary with productivity‑based incentives.
• Sign‑on/Retention Bonus Program.
• Excellent benefit package: 41 days PTO and 6% match on retirement after 2 years.
• Relocation assistance.
• Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M.
• Excellent work‑life balance.

• New graduates with board eligibility in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care are encouraged to apply.
• ABS certificate in Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
• ATLS certification.

• Situated less than 30 minutes southeast of Providence, RI, and Cape Cod, and within 60 minutes of Boston with convenient access to major highways.
• Four‑season coastal living with sailing and boating in Buzzard’s Bay and opportunity to live on the water.
• Conveniently located within 2–3 hours of multiple New England ski areas.
• Options to live in desirable suburbs within Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
• Multi‑cultural communities with great family‑oriented neighborhoods.
• Excellent private and public schools.

Southcoast Health is a physician‑led, not‑for‑profit organization and one of the largest and fastest growing health systems in New England. It offers a Level II Trauma Center, highly recognized specialty services such as Pulmonary Care, Bariatric and Perinatal services, and a strong award‑winning emergency department. The organization’s mission is to bring together high‑quality physicians to deliver exceptional care and services in a collaborative environment.

USD $ – $ per year.

Email CV and cover letter to Michael Grossman, MD (grossmanmd) or Holly Lestage, Manager Provider Recruitment (lestageh).