Surgery-Trauma job located in Massachusetts

The premier academic health system in Central Massachusetts is adding a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon. There are more than 20,000 employees working together as one health system, in a relentless pursuit of healing for patients, the community, and each other. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make this a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

About the Opportunity:

• This is a combined Trauma and Surgical Critical Care role within a Level I Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center
• ICU Service Model includes: 7 consecutive days on service (standard ICU block model)
• Night ICU coverage is supported by Emergency Intensive Care, so there is overnight backup
• Trauma Coverage includes: Weekday with 2 attendings, one covering new trauma activations and the OR, and one handling rounding and backup
• Weekends include: 1 daytime attending with a 24-hour in-house call
• Shifts are: Weekdays are 10-14 hours, and Weekends are 24-hour in-house call
• Call Frequency is 4?5 overnight calls per month
• Strong resident coverage (24/7)
• This is a true academic role, not a community-based trauma position
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience
• Research is required
• Robust salary and benefits package

About the area:

• Centrally?located,?just 47 miles west of Boston and 39 miles to?Providence
• This?diverse city has a Regional Airport and nine colleges and universities
• The community has recently seen growth?in the?biotechnology,?research, manufacturing, and healthcare industries.
• Local Performing Arts Center, Art Museum, and family-friendly Ecotarium.

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