General Surgeon, Community Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery (M67650)
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Mc Calla, AL 35111
Description:
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the VCU Department of Surgery isto provide nationally ranked, advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective andsafe surgical services and sciences across all levels of care, as well as tocreate the finest training environment for the region's future surgicalspecialists.
Chief Purpose of this position: VCU Health Department of Surgery is seeking ageneral surgeon for our practice at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) in SouthHill, Virginia, who will serve as the Trauma Medical Director at CMH for thedevelopment of a Level III trauma center. This position will be within the VCU AcuteCare Surgery division and operates within the VCU trauma system network whichincludes a Level I Trauma Center located in Richmond, Virginia.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical | The trauma medical director will be anintegral part of the general surgery practice and trauma care coverage at Community Memorial Hospital with theopportunity to work at other VCUHS locations including clinical coverage and service at theVCU level I Trauma Center. The candidate must be Board eligible/Board certifiedin General Surgery. with additional qualifications in surgical critical care ispreferred. Must have excellent skills in emergency general surgery, elective communitygeneral surgery including minimallyinvasive procedures.
Administrative | The Trauma Medical Director (TMD) is responsible for the development,growth and oversight of the Trauma Program and Trauma service at the Level III trauma center within the VCUtrauma system network and work closely and collaboratively with the Chair ofthe Trauma System Network. The TMD must be able to demonstrate effectiveinterpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent roles ofvarious allied health professions. The TMD is responsible for promoting highstandards of practice through the development of trauma policies, protocols andpractice guidelines, participating in rigorous performance improvement monitoringat the Community Memorial hospital and within the Trauma network. The TMD mustbe involved in the development of the EMS trauma component in the South Hill region and invested in prehospitalpersonnel training, EMS performance improvement, and prehospital patientsafety.
Teaching | Thisfaculty member will have teaching responsibilities for any residents or fellowswho may rotate at Community Memorial Hospital or as applicable during rotationsat the VCUHS main hospital. The TMD will work closely with the VCU Center for Traumaand Critical Care Education (CTCCE) to providetrauma care education to EMS providers in the region, nursing, residents andfaculty of all disciplines involved in the Level III trauma center.
Research | Collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery,VCUHS Level I Trauma center, and the VCU School of Medicine will be encouraged.
Service | Facultymember will serve on, Divisional, Departmental,College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as local andregional Trauma and EMS committees, and in a professional capacity in their field,e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Required Qualifications:
PreferredQualifications:
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Surgery
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Katie Golob
Contact Email: caitilin.golob@vcuhealth.org
Chief Purpose of this position: VCU Health Department of Surgery is seeking ageneral surgeon for our practice at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) in SouthHill, Virginia, who will serve as the Trauma Medical Director at CMH for thedevelopment of a Level III trauma center. This position will be within the VCU AcuteCare Surgery division and operates within the VCU trauma system network whichincludes a Level I Trauma Center located in Richmond, Virginia.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical | The trauma medical director will be anintegral part of the general surgery practice and trauma care coverage at Community Memorial Hospital with theopportunity to work at other VCUHS locations including clinical coverage and service at theVCU level I Trauma Center. The candidate must be Board eligible/Board certifiedin General Surgery. with additional qualifications in surgical critical care ispreferred. Must have excellent skills in emergency general surgery, elective communitygeneral surgery including minimallyinvasive procedures.
Administrative | The Trauma Medical Director (TMD) is responsible for the development,growth and oversight of the Trauma Program and Trauma service at the Level III trauma center within the VCUtrauma system network and work closely and collaboratively with the Chair ofthe Trauma System Network. The TMD must be able to demonstrate effectiveinterpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent roles ofvarious allied health professions. The TMD is responsible for promoting highstandards of practice through the development of trauma policies, protocols andpractice guidelines, participating in rigorous performance improvement monitoringat the Community Memorial hospital and within the Trauma network. The TMD mustbe involved in the development of the EMS trauma component in the South Hill region and invested in prehospitalpersonnel training, EMS performance improvement, and prehospital patientsafety.
Teaching | Thisfaculty member will have teaching responsibilities for any residents or fellowswho may rotate at Community Memorial Hospital or as applicable during rotationsat the VCUHS main hospital. The TMD will work closely with the VCU Center for Traumaand Critical Care Education (CTCCE) to providetrauma care education to EMS providers in the region, nursing, residents andfaculty of all disciplines involved in the Level III trauma center.
Research | Collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery,VCUHS Level I Trauma center, and the VCU School of Medicine will be encouraged.
Service | Facultymember will serve on, Divisional, Departmental,College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as local andregional Trauma and EMS committees, and in a professional capacity in their field,e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- Virginia state licensure
- Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
- Ability to function in a complex matrixed environment
- Effective skills in managing conflict
- Commitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical research
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
PreferredQualifications:
- Surgical criticalcare is highly preferred
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Surgery
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Katie Golob
Contact Email: caitilin.golob@vcuhealth.org