Trauma Surgeon

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cooper University Health Care's Trauma Program is a high-volume, multidisciplinary service dedicated to providing comprehensive care for injured and critically ill patients. As part of a nationally recognized trauma center, the Trauma Surgery team collaborates closely with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Surgical Subspecialties, Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Services to deliver 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage. The division is committed to excellence in patient care, education, quality improvement, and trauma center verification standards. The Trauma Surgeon provides comprehensive trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care services for patients with acute injuries and surgical emergencies. This role supports Cooper University Health Care's mission of delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Center standards and requirements.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency Program.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program.
Experience managing trauma and emergency general surgery patients.
Experience providing care for critically injured patients in acute care or trauma setting.
Experience performing emergency surgical procedures and managing complex surgical conditions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Board Certified in General Surgery.
Board Certified in Critical Care (Surgical Critical Care).
Current and unrestricted New Jersey Medical License.
New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Registration.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Nice To Haves

Experience in Surgical Critical Care and intensive care unit management preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage
Resuscitation
Diagnosis
Operative intervention
Critical care management
Coordination of care from admission through discharge
Provide trauma and emergency general surgery coverage as assigned by the Division Head.
Participate in work schedules that include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities.
Maintain compliance with all requirements necessary to support ACS Trauma Center certification and verification standards.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records, reports, billing documentation, and correspondence related to professional services rendered.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and ensure continuity of care through follow-up treatment or appropriate referrals.
Comply with all Cooper University Health Care policies, medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and physician contractual obligations.