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Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

Academic Trauma Surgeon Opportunity

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329

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Overview Academic Trauma Surgeon Opportunity CAMC is actively seeking an Academic Trauma Surgeon that exhibits an aptitude, passion, and desire to educate residents and medical students with the willingness to participate in educational, clinical, research, and/or other scholarly activities. The surgeon will be joining a dynamic, goal-oriented team. Located in the capital city of West Virginia, Charleston Area Medical Center Institute for Academic Medicine is seeking a Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon for a full-time academic position in the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery.

About CAMC The successful candidate will provide Trauma Surgery, Elective General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery services in both adult academic hospitals, one of which is an ACS-verified Level One Center with approximately 3,000 patients per year. The Acute Care Surgery service has more than 1,100 cases annually while the Division cares for approximately 1,100 patients per year in the Surgery-Trauma ICU. In addition to supporting educational opportunities for medical students and residents, the successful candidate will have the opportunity for scholarly activity supported by an internally funded, full-time research staff. Leadership opportunities are potentially available as the Division grows to include advanced training in Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Location and Institution Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) was established in 1972 and is a nonprofit, 1,138-bed regional tertiary referral center made up of seven hospitals: General Hospital, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Plateau Medical Center, Teays Valley Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital, and Charleston Surgical Hospital. CAMC includes the Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation. More than 1,500 providers are members of the medical staff, and CAMC hosts more than 1,000 students in health professions programs. CAMC has a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, PICU, the only Kidney Transplant Center in Southern WV, a high-volume heart program, and the largest Cancer Center in West Virginia accredited by QOPI and the Commission on Cancer. CAMC has received awards including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award, Stroke Gold Plus, and National Centers of Excellence recognitions. For a full list of honors visit: https://www.camc.org/about-camc/honors-and-accreditations

Living in Charleston CAMC is located in Charleston, WV, the state capital and largest city. The area offers outdoor activities and a growing downtown with dining, shopping, and entertainment. The city hosts festivals and arts events year-round and features the Capitol Market as a year-round destination. The region has blue-ribbon schools and opportunities for tuition assistance through CAMC.

Requirements and Benefits

MD/DO from an accredited US or non-US program

Successful completion of an accredited General Surgery residency with additional training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery

Board certification/eligibility by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Minimum 3 years of experience at a Level I/II Trauma Center

Eligible for WV Medical License and have an unrestricted DEA number

CAMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package tailored to fit your lifestyle. Key benefits include health, pharmacy, dental, retirement, life insurance, wellbeing, and more. The compensation package is commensurate with experience, with opportunities for University clinical appointment to West Virginia School of Medicine.

Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV 25303

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