Physician, Acute Care Surgeon (ACS) / Trauma Surgeon
Core
Provide comprehensive trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care services across the WVU Medicine system, serving as a key member in developing the ACS/Trauma program.
Role type
Acute Care Surgeon / Trauma Surgeon
Builds
Integrated ACS and SICU model, Level II Trauma Center designation support
Domain
Healthcare, Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operative and non-operative trauma management, Surgical Critical Care management, Multidisciplinary ICU rounds leadership, Quality improvement and peer review, Program development, Mentorship
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage, Evaluate and manage trauma activations and emergency surgical consultations, Provide inpatient management for ACS patients from admission through discharge, Participate in development and medical oversight of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Lead multidisciplinary ICU rounds, Mentor APPs, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
