Surgery - Critical Care Physician

Trauma Surgeon

Location: Quincy, Illinois

Job Description:

• Seeking Board Certified Trauma Surgeon for Acute Care position at Level II trauma center.
• Choose one of the following models:
  • 7 days on / 7 days off
  • 7 on/2 post discharge follow up days / 5 off
• Critical access hospital emergency department for emergencies.
• Responsible for taking call in the evenings, however, light call and rarely required to come to the hospital.
• Full-service surgical center: Our experienced teams use the latest equipment to provide a wide range of surgery services, from complex procedures such as open-heart surgery to minimally invasive hernia procedures.
• Minimally invasive surgeries: Our skilled surgeons and teams have years of expertise in performing many surgeries through tiny incisions. Minimally invasive techniques can help reduce pain, minimize blood loss, reduce the risk of complications and shorten recovery times.
• Grade A hospital: This hospital has earned its second consecutive grade A for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group.
• Surgical teams with advanced training: Many of our surgeons and anesthesiologists have fellowship training, which is 1 to 2 years of additional, focused training in their specialty. Other team members, including nurses, anesthetists, and technicians, also have additional, specialized training in their fields.

Requirements:

• Completed Fellowship in Trauma Surgery with three years of experience.

About Employer:

• 70+ member group of employed physicians, advanced practitioners, and allied health providers offering services in 17 different specialties.
• The largest provider of medical care in the 300,000 population Tri-State Area composed of West Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri, and Southeast Iowa.
• The System also operates a 307-bed regional referral center in Quincy, and Illini Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois.
• As a not-for-profit system, we accept all patients regardless of their economic condition or insurance coverage.
• The System was named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care" by Modern Healthcare magazine, and it ranks among the Country's top 8% of hospitals in its level of Information Technology development.

Community Overview:

Quincy is home to an impressive park system with 28 parks, a 27-hole golf course, 12 playgrounds, and 2 swimming pools, encompassing over 900 acres. The community is welcoming to new members and offers a series of fun events throughout the year for family members and getting to know one another.

Closest Major Cities:

• 111 miles to Saint Louis, MO
• 178 miles to Kansas City, MO
• 241 miles to Chicago, IL

Colleges and Universities:

• John Wood Community College
• Quincy University
• Western Illinois University (about 53 miles; Macomb, IL)
• Southeastern Community College (about 63 miles; West Burlington, IA)
• Truman State University (about 66 miles; Kirksville, MO)

Recreation and Shopping:

Quincy offers a variety of recreational activities and shopping experiences. The Quincy Park District consists of various parks and recreational facilities. Quincy Mall serves as the premier shopping center in West-Central Illinois, offering a variety of shopping among 50 popular stores.