What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery position at Washington Emergency Care Physicians?
TACOMA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) is a seeking a full-time Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon to join our team. CTACS is a recently formed independent practice group of seasoned surgeons that staffs MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, a designated Level II trauma center in the South Puget Sound region.
CTACS is surgeon-led, formed to meet the increasing need for trauma and complex emergency general surgery in a large, rapidly growing region of Washington. We cover the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery: Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery. Our eight current surgeons are board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Our team has a high-volume rib fixation program, active robotics program for both elective and urgent cases, and the practice is actively growing with support of key stakeholders. Patient complexity and acuity is high as Tacoma General Hospital is the tertiary hospital for the region. All subspecialities are available, and most are actively recruiting additional faculty. Some teaching of residents and students is involved, but we are not an academic center. Surgeons must have dual board certification/eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Our surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers are a tight knit group who value high quality care and a fun team environment.
- APP support for inpatient and clinic
- 14-15 shifts/month with emphasis on work-life balance
- Opportunities for involvement in teaching, research, and hospital committees
- Tiered compensation package based on experience and qualifications (Starting at $250.00 hourly-$250.00 hourly)
- Relocation bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability insurance is offered to employees at no cost; with the option to purchase additional coverage for spouse, dependents, and family.
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick time)
- Flexible full-time work schedule and additional time off accrual for Washington Paid Sick Leave, Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time, Tacoma Paid Sick Leave, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Market leading retirements savings (including eligibility for 401(k) Employer sponsored profit sharing potential Cash balance plan)
Tacoma is in the south Puget Sound on Commencement Bay, located between Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. The area is well known by outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, kayaking, skiing, sailing, biking, camping, and much, much more. Pierce County is also a hub for the arts, the home of the Washington State Fair, and a vibrant social scene.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to learn more about becoming part of the Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) team, please review our website and submit your CV today!
Salary : $250
