Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Lafayette, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/01/24

Winning America’s 50 Best Hospital Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021, [Register to View] Samaritan Medical Center in beautiful Lafayette, Colorado, has become the pillar of a growing community.

Our surgery team is currently looking for two Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons to join their team. These are new positions designed as a shift-based model to cover the ED and manage trauma patients in the ICU. Here are some highlights you can expect.

  • You would practice at Good Samaritan Medical Center, a level II trauma center in Lafayette, CO just outside of Denver
  • You will work 16, 12 hour shifts in a month covering the ED and ICU
  • Back up call will be split evenly by the entire surgery team consisting of 3 elective surgeons, the 2 trauma and acute care surgeons, and 1 additional surgeon
  • During your shift, you may also have clinic ~1 time (1/2 day) per week for follow-ups