Trauma Program

• 418-bed facility
• Florida State verified Level II Trauma Center
• Two In-house trauma staff surgeons every day and one at night
• 26 OR’s (1 general trauma designated)
• Annual Trauma admissions projected: 1600+
• Trauma service covers acute care surgery at least 20 days per month
• High volume of bunt / penetrating trauma (85% / 15%)
• $23 million 56-bed ER renovation with two dedicated trauma bays
• Pediatric trauma (under 16 years old) stabilized and transferred to pediatric center
• Currently 36-bed ICU combined TICU/SICU/MICU
• Dedicated separate 20 bed trauma ICU under construction

Trauma Surgeon Criteria

• Board Eligible / Certified General Surgery with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Required
• Opportunity for USF Appointment

Offering:

• Permanent positions with equitable scheduling model and unique work/rest model
• Paid Malpractice and no attributed overhead expenses
• Employment model with full benefits; including, health and 401K with employer match
• $5,000 CME Allowance
• Competitive Income Potential
• Comprehensive back-end support services including recruitment, credentialing, renewals, billing, follow up clinic support and more
• Dr. Michael Samotowka serves as Trauma Medical Director and Brenda Benson, serves as the Director of Trauma Services

Memorial Hospital has emerged as a state-of-the-art 418-bed, full service, acute care medical facility. For the second year in a row Memorial has been named a U.S. News & World Report best hospital and our patient safety scores, ranked by independent organizations, are some of the best in the area.

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