Surgical Critical Care Opening in Springfield MO
Updated 10/23/26
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Physician
Surgery-Critical Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Acute Care Surgeon – Trauma & Surgical Critical Care opening in Missouri
Full time
Springfield, Mo
Position Highlights
* Join an established team of eight Acute Care Surgeons, with a ninth physician being recruited due to continued program growth.
* Practice at a state-designated Level I Trauma Center and major regional referral center serving Southwest Missouri.
* Broad clinical practice encompassing trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care.
* Manage a diverse, high-acuity patient population within a well-supported tertiary care environment.
* Supported by an experienced team of Advanced Practice Providers and multidisciplinary specialists.
* Balanced schedule across trauma, ICU, and acute care surgery services.
* Collaborative call structure designed to promote sustainable workloads and work-life balance.
* Opportunity to participate in resident education, physician mentorship, clinical research, and program development based on individual interests.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Evaluate and surgically manage patients presenting with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.
* Provide emergency general surgery for a broad range of urgent and complex conditions.
* Manage critically ill surgical and trauma patients within the ICU.
* Perform operative and non-operative management of complex trauma cases.
* Coordinate care with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and other specialty teams.
* Participate in trauma activation and acute care surgery coverage.
* Utilize minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches when clinically appropriate.
* Participate in multidisciplinary clinical pathways focused on improving patient outcomes, efficiency, and continuity of care.
* Contribute to quality improvement, trauma program initiatives, patient safety, and clinical protocol development.
* Participate in education, mentorship, and research activities if desired.
Clinical Excellence & Technology
* Practice within a longstanding and respected Level I Trauma Program.
* Organization ranks among the top 1% nationally in ACS robotic surgery utilization.
* Expanding utilization of robotic and minimally invasive techniques within acute care surgery.
* Established clinical pathways and efficient operational infrastructure support patient flow and care coordination.
* Strong institutional investment in continued program growth and surgical innovation.
Qualifications
* MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
* Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required.
* Current or eligible unrestricted Missouri medical license.
* Strong operative and clinical skills across trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and critical care.
* Ability to effectively manage complex and critically ill surgical patients.
* Strong communication skills and commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based care.
Practice & Community Advantages
* Stable, collegial, and high-functioning surgical group with strong institutional support.
* Opportunity for professional growth, leadership, and involvement in the continued development of a growing regional trauma program.
* Live in a metropolitan area of more than 500,000 residents with affordable housing, short commutes, and excellent schools.
* Enjoy abundant outdoor recreation, including local parks, biking and running trails, golf courses, and nearby lakes.
* Convenient airport access and a family-friendly environment provide an excellent balance between a high-acuity surgical career and quality of life.
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