Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon / Associate Resident Program Director - Garnet Health

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon or Physician Assistant on our Neurology team at Garnet Health Doctors.

The Trauma Surgeon is accountable to the Medical Director, Trauma Program for providing trauma and acute surgery coverage consistent with the standards of care of Garnet Health Medical Center. The Trauma Surgeon will use a variety of skills to educate, consult and manage the surgical patient population and assist the patient/family, the patient care team and other physicians and providers. The Trauma Surgeon will work collaboratively with the health care team including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, anesthesiologists, other physicians involved in the surgical patient care, nurses, case management, physical and occupational therapy and with departments affecting the care of the surgical patient. The Trauma Surgeon will act as a clinical educator working with staff on surgical competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills. The Trauma Surgeon will work with the care team to implement necessary medical aspects of patient care. The Surgeon will use these skills to affect a quality patient experience.

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Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $444,826 through $511,845 annually. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Minimum Education:
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy required.

Minimum Experience:
• 5 years of surgical experience preferred.

Required Certification/Registration:
• NY State Medical License required.
• Board Certification: Surgery required.
• Board Certification/Board Eligibility Trauma/Surgical Critical Care required.
• BLS &/or ACLS certification required.
• ATLS certification preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate required.
• Current Infectious Certificate required.

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged standing.

Working Conditions:
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works primarily inside and may occasionally work outdoors. Frequent contact with various Garnet Health staff, sales representatives, employees and community members. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push over 75 lbs. Other physical requirements include the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance and reach above, out and below.