Trauma Surgery Physician Job with Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Hospital is an 881 bed, State designated Level 1 Level Trauma Center which sees 2500 trauma patients annually. We are the only level 1 trauma center in Northern Alabama and act as the referral center for surrounding community hospitals to provide definitive care to our region's trauma patients. We have 24/7 dedicated Trauma APP coverage and our call schedule allows for a great work-life balance. The APP's help carry out all daily functions on the trauma service. Our Emergency Department occupies more than 63,000 square feet and has treatment space for approximately 100 patients. The emergency department currently has six state-of-the-art trauma suites with the capacity of treating three patients in each suite in the event of a mass disaster. All treatment rooms are “universal”. Patient tracking systems and advanced cardiac monitoring systems are standard in every room. It is also the first ED in Alabama to offer Stat Scan technology for the most rapid diagnosis possible. We see about 80/20 blunt/penetrating trauma cases. The call schedule will be 1:5 with primary and secondary trauma coverage daily. Our surgeons consistently operate around the 90th percentile of RVUs for trauma/critical care work. The trauma practice is composed of elective and emergent general surgery, critical care and trauma. Our trauma office is located on campus for seeing patients on an outpatient basis and is supported by a full-time APP Monday-Friday.

Benefits that we offer include competitive compensation package, health//dental/life insurance, insurance, vacation, CME, 401k, and a sign on bonus.

Huntsville is situated in the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Alabama, and with the highest per capita income in the southeast, Huntsville is the best place to live, learn and work. We are a community on the move, rich with values and traditions while progressing with new ideas, exciting technologies and creative talents. Our community's unique characteristics are a worldwide attraction and will certainly provide a place for you and your family to flourish. With a population of 385K in the metro area, we are a high-tech, family oriented, multicultural community with excellent schools, dining and entertainment. Huntsville is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with an abundance of activities to do inside or out.

Technology, space and defense industries play a major role in Huntsville

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Huntsville Museum of Art, Early Works Children's Museum, Monte Sano State Park, Bridgestreet Town Center, Lowe Mill Art and Entertainment Center, Midcity District, Campus 805, and multiple concert venues are just some of the main attractions!

Beautiful natural surroundings, including lakes and rivers

Minor League Baseball Team, Hockey Team, and Semi-pro Soccer Team

Huntsville Ranked #1 Best City to Live Nationwide by U.S. News (2022)

Huntsville is named #1 (2023) Top 50 Best Places to Raise Children in the U.S. by US News and World Report

Direct flights from Huntsville International Airport to Miami, Denver, Houston, Detroit, Chicago, and more!

2 hour driving distance to Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL, 4 hour driving distance to Atlanta, GA