Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Position Overview
Minimum Pay:
$435,567.00
A trauma surgeon is responsible for the immediate and comprehensive treatment of critically injured patients. This includes the assessment, resuscitation, and surgical management of patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. The role often involves working in a fast-paced environment, typically within a hospital's emergency department or trauma center.
Experience:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of a residency in general surgery.
- Fellowship training in trauma surgery or surgical critical care.
- Board certification in general surgery and trauma surgery (or equivalent certification).
- Current state medical license.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
Post graduate training from an accredited Trauma Fellowship program.
Other Credentials:
DEA, CDS (NJ Only)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Patient Assessment:
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with traumatic injuries.
- Conduct physical examinations and order appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans).
2. Emergency Care:
- Perform life-saving procedures and surgeries to stabilize patients.
- Provide initial resuscitation and manage critical care for injured patients.
3. Surgical Procedures:
- Operate on patients to repair or remove damaged organs, tissues, or bones.
- Manage complex injuries, including those affecting the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.
4. Postoperative Care:
- Monitor patients' recovery and manage postoperative complications.
- Work closely with other medical specialists, such as anesthesiologists, radiologists, and intensivists, to provide comprehensive care.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including emergency medicine doctors, nurses, and specialists, to ensure coordinated care.
- Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding their condition, treatment plans, and prognosis.
6. Education and Training:
- Stay updated on the latest medical and surgical advancements in trauma care.
- Participate in training, mentoring, and educating medical students, residents, and other healthcare providers.
7. Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research related to trauma care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
