Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle.

Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve.

If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon or Physician Assistant on our Neurology team at Garnet Health Doctors.

Responsibilities

The Trauma Surgeon is accountable to the Medical Director, Trauma Program for providing trauma and acute surgery coverage consistent with the standards of care of Garnet Health Medical Center.

The Trauma Surgeon will use a variety of skills to educate, consult and manage the surgical patient population and assist the patient/family, the patient care team and other physicians and providers.

The Trauma Surgeon will work collaboratively with the health care team including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, anesthesiologists, other physicians involved in the surgical patient care, nurses, case management, physical and occupational therapy and with departments affecting the care of the surgical patient.

The Trauma Surgeon will act as a clinical educator working with staff on surgical competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills. The Trauma Surgeon will work with the care team to implement necessary medical aspects of patient care. The Surgeon will use these skills to affect a quality patient experience.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $444,422 through $493,973 annually.

The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.

Minimum Experience

5 years of surgical experience preferred

Required Certification/Registration

• NY State Medical License
• Board Certification: Surgery
• Board Certification/Board Eligibility Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
• ACLS and ATLS certification required. PALS
• Opioid Prescriber Cert
• NYS Infection Control
• DEA Certification, valid and unrestricted

Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing.

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.

Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task.

Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.