This job is no longer accepting applications
Trauma Surgeon for Night Coverage Virginia Children's Hospital
Updated 5/23/25
Norfolk, VA, Virginia, United States
Physician
Surgery-Trauma
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
Trauma Surgery Position on Coastal Virginia
10 shifts/month
We are seeking a surgeon with trauma experience to join Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, Virginia. CHKD is Virginia’s only freestanding children’s hospital and the heart of a comprehensive pediatric healthcare system that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care to children. CHKD’s primary service area encompasses southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, a region that is home to approximately 500,000 children.
Position Highlights
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- Excellent quality of life only working 10 consecutive night shifts per month (relocation is optional)
- Join 2 trauma night surgeons, 6.6 pediatric surgeons, and 7 APPs
- In-house position with 24/7 resident coverage
- Large catchment area with the pediatric trauma team averaging 1,000+ evaluations per year
- Trauma experience required
- $350,000 base salary, relocation allowance, and attractive benefit package
Discover a unique blend of amenities, small-town friendliness, and surrounding natural beauty in coastal Norfolk, Virginia
- Enjoy picturesque outdoor recreation with miles of pristine beaches
- Exceptional public, private, charter schools, & top-ranked universities
- Affordable housing market, cost of living is 8% lower than the national average
- Vibrant arts, culture, and phenomenal cuisine
- International Airport for convenient travel access
