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Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services · commonwealthmedicalservices.com
Abilene
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A full-time Physician / Doctor role at Commonwealth Medical Services in Abilene. Skills mentioned: Clinical.

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Found
38 d ago · posted 2026-01-10
Location
Abilene, Texas

Full description

Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) Position Summary The Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions. This role includes trauma resuscitation, operative and non-operative management of critically ill and injured patients, emergency general surgery, and postoperative critical care, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary trauma team to deliver high-quality, timely, and patient-centered care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provide immediate evaluation and management of trauma patients in accordance with trauma protocols • Perform trauma resuscitation and surgical intervention for life-threatening injuries • Manage emergency general surgery cases, including abdominal, soft tissue, and thoracic conditions • Perform operative and non-operative management of acute surgical conditions • Provide perioperative and postoperative care, including management of surgical complications • Participate in trauma call coverage and emergency surgical response • Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, radiology, and subspecialty surgical teams • Lead and participate in multidisciplinary trauma rounds and care conferences • Provide surgical consultation services throughout the hospital • Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and trainees as applicable • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation • Participate in trauma program development, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and patient safety initiatives • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school • Completion of an accredited general surgery residency program • Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery • Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery • Board certification or eligibility in Surgical Critical Care preferred • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure • DEA registration or eligibility • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification Skills and Competencies • Expertise in trauma resuscitation and emergency general surgery • Strong operative and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments • Ability to manage critically ill and injured patients • Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills • Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety Work Environment • Level I, II, or III trauma centers and acute care hospital settings • Operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units, and inpatient surgical units • Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures • Manual dexterity and physical stamina for complex operative cases • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and emergency care environments Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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