Supplemental Trauma Surgeon

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center is an ACS Verified Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma Center that admits about 2700 patients per year. The trauma/acute care surgeons cover trauma evaluations, emergency general surgery consults, and the surgical intensive care unit. There is an elective general surgery component, and a DaVinci Xi robot available. Legacy Emanuel also has a busy ECMO service with an established pathway for the interested candidate to become credentialed to provide ECMO services, though this is not required. The trauma service has 24/7 surgical resident and APP coverage. Teaching and research opportunities are abundant. Legacy Emanuel Medical center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Requirements

BC/BE in General surgery
Completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship
MD or DO
Active ATLS certification
Must be able to demonstrate surgical skills expected in a level 1 trauma facility
Must be BE/BC as a surgeon and be able to meet medical staff requirements
Must be able to obtain Oregon licensure prior to employment

Nice To Haves

Interested in becoming credentialed to provide ECMO services

Responsibilities

Provide medical and surgical supplemental services within an assigned clinic.
Cover trauma evaluations, emergency general surgery consults, and the surgical intensive care unit.
Utilize a DaVinci Xi robot.
Become credentialed to provide ECMO services (optional).
Participate in teaching and research opportunities.