General Surgeon with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Experience

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center. Why Join Saint Joseph Medical Center & Prime Healthcare Competitive compensation package, including base salary and productivity incentive pay. Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. Collaborative, mission-driven work environment. Access to the extensive resources of Prime Healthcare’s nationwide network. Opportunity to serve a diverse and vibrant community 40 miles southwest of Chicago.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Completion of a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, or Trauma Surgery preferred.
• Added qualification (or eligibility for) in Surgical Critical Care from the ABS strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in trauma surgery and management of critically injured patients (e.g. prior work in a Level I or II trauma center.
• Current ATLS certification required (or willing to obtain).
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• The role will involve a mix of trauma care, emergency general surgery, elective general surgery, and some surgical critical care.
• Provide comprehensive surgical care for trauma patients, including initial evaluation, resuscitation, operative intervention, and postoperative management in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Perform emergency general surgery procedures (e.g., for acute appendicitis, bowel obstruction, perforated viscera, cholecystitis, and soft tissue infections).
• Manage critically ill surgical patients in the ICU, including ventilator management, hemodynamic support, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Perform a range of general surgery procedures, both elective and emergent (e.g., hernia repairs, breast surgery, colorectal procedures, and basic thoracic/vascular as needed).
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and other specialties for complex trauma cases.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and productivity incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Access to the extensive resources of Prime Healthcare’s nationwide network.
• Opportunity to serve a diverse and vibrant community 40 miles southwest of Chicago.
• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees