Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Health, Waco, TX
Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Health in Waco, TX. Est. $300k or more. Apply with swipeandhired.
Joining the Baylor Scott & White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team provides access to collegiality, innovation, and advanced technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report reflects our talent and commitment to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is seeking an outstanding Trauma / Critical Care Surgeon to join the Division of Acute Care Surgery within the Department of Surgery at our hospital in Waco, TX. This is an employed career opportunity offering a competitive salary, productivity bonus, generous benefits, relocation assistance, work-life balance, and no state income tax.
Candidates must be trauma and critical care trained and BC/BE in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
Position Information
- Shift-based position focused on trauma and acute care surgery coverage
- Join an established team as the sixth trauma surgeon
- Supported by two APPs who provide day-shift coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule
- Privileges at our ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center in Waco, TX
- Responsible for trauma and acute care surgery consults while on call
- Dedicated 24-hour OR suite for trauma and acute care surgery cases
- Opportunity to provide surgical critical care coverage in the 24-bed ICU
- Home call for acute care surgery is possible
- Opportunity for an elective general surgery practice
- Laparoscopic surgery experience preferred
- Access to advanced robotic technology, including four da Vinci® robotic surgical systems
Benefits
Baylor Scott & White also offers a generous benefits package for clinical physicians, including:
- Malpractice coverage
- Life, AD&D, disability, and long-term care insurance contributions
- Medical and dental contributions
- Annual retirement contribution
- Paid vacation and administrative (“CME”) leave
- Academic funds for eligible dues, fees, travel, and CME activities
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is a full-service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. Serving Waco and surrounding Central Texas communities, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties.
Hillcrest serves as a key regional referral center and offers advanced clinical services supported by a broad primary care and specialty network. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet® designation and plays an important role in supporting coordinated care across the region.
About Waco, Texas
Located along the Brazos River between Dallas and Austin, Waco offers a blend of small-town charm and growing urban amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, parks and trails along the Brazos River, museums, local dining, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown district.
Waco offers an appealing combination of affordability, community connection, and convenient access to major Texas cities.
Contact Information:
Please direct all inquiries, CVs, and referrals to:
Teresa Washington, SHRM-CP
Sr. Physician Recruiter
[email protected]
512-509-0034
Qualifications
- MD/DO degree
- Fellowship training in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery
- Trauma and critical care training required
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Surgery or Osteopathic Board Certification
- Texas Medical License
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons when qualified
- ATLS; BLS/ACLS; and PALS
- Experience with the surgical care of trauma, acute surgical, and critical care patients