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Physician-Trauma Surgery-89560-UHMG

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Position Type: Physician
  • Specialty: Trauma

Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The Department of Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.

What Cleveland Has to Offer

The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system.

The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites.

The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City.

Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information.

Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.

A Brief Overview

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.

What You Will Do

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.

Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
  • Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
  • May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
  • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.

  • Maintain department productivity thresholds.
  • Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
  • Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

  • Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
  • Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)
  • Work Experience
  • Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)

Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)

  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

  • State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)
  • Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
  • Travel Requirements
  • 10%25

Key Responsibilities

The physician will manage direct patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and surgical procedures within the trauma department. Additionally, they will supervise medical students and residents while maintaining departmental productivity and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree with an unrestricted license and have completed fellowship training. An academic appointment at the CWRU School of Medicine is required, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Trauma surgeryMedical diagnosisClinical instructionSupervision of medical studentsPatient evaluationPharmaceutical prescriptionTeam collaborationMedical ethics

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician-Trauma Surgery-89560-UHMG at University Hospitals a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,279 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.7 / 10 · above average in surgeryranked against 1,279 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $505k (middle half $300k–$650k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Ohio43 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Ohio643 active22,223 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment643 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings792 in the last 30 days481 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,279 Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all physicians: too few Ohio Surgery postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.7
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,279 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University Hospitals

Hospitals and Health Care
Cleveland, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME
Malpractice Coverage

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$124k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.