Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

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Position Overview: Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Trauma Acute Care Surgeon to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional surgical care to critically injured patients in one of Philadelphia's busiest trauma centers.

About Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital: Located in North Philadelphia, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital is a 548-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital renowned for its commitment to patient care, education, and research. As part of the Einstein Healthcare Network, the hospital has been accredited as a Level I Trauma Center since 1987, serving a diverse community with broad ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. Our mission is to deliver progressive, compassionate, and effective trauma care to seriously injured patients in our community.

Educational Requirements:

• Residency: Completion of a General Surgery residency program.
• Fellowship: Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, or Surgical Critical Care.
• Board Certification: Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Licensure: Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide immediate assessment, resuscitation, and surgical intervention for patients presenting with acute traumatic injuries and emergent surgical diseases.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform trauma surgery, emergent general surgery and elective general surgery. Experience in MIS/robotic surgery is highly desired.
• Critical Care Management: Oversee trauma and surgical patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, ensuring optimal recovery and outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Education: Engage in the education and mentorship of medical students, and residents, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes evidence-based practices.
• Research: Participate in acute care surgery related research initiatives, contributing to advancements in the field and the dissemination of knowledge.
• Community Outreach: Support and participate in community programs aimed at injury prevention and health promotion.
• Performance Improvement: Actively engage in the trauma center's Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program, contributing to the evaluation of care across disciplines, identification of opportunities for improvement, and implementation of corrective actions to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in trauma and acute care surgery within a high-volume trauma center.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative team-based care.
• Dedication to continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in trauma care.
• Demonstrated involvement in performance improvement initiatives within a trauma setting, with an understanding of processes aimed at decreasing variations from the standard of care and promoting optimal trauma outcomes.

Interested applicants:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and references through our online application portal. For additional information or inquiries, please contact Steven Capo, Physician Recruiter at Steven.Capo@jefferson.edu.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.