Trauma Surgery - Physician

The Indiana University School of Medicine's Acute Care Surgery Division and IU Health Medical Groupare actively seeking a highly qualified surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery. The candidate must be board certified/eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a leading academic hospital and quaternary care center in the state of Indiana and region.Institutional Highlights:Slated for the 4th Quarter of 2027, a new $4.3 billion dollar Indiana University Health Hospital and Academic Health Center will be opening. The hospital will have the flexibility to accommodate 864 beds with roughly 1/3 of inpatient beds dedicated to critical care, with others designed to adjust up or down based on the needs of the patient. The Medical Education and Research Building will be equipped with the classrooms, labs, technology, and expertise to uncover answers to medicines most challenging problems. Our overarching goal is to improve the health of Indiana residents, to train new generations of physicians, and to use research to revolutionize care.IU Health Methodist: Consistently ranked among the top institutions by the University Health Consortium (UHC).Trauma Service: Over 3,500 trauma admissions annually, IUH Methodist is among the largest 5% of trauma centers in the nation by volume. In 2023, our team evaluated more than 4,600 injured patients with approximately 85% blunt trauma, 15% penetrating trauma.Emergency Surgery Service: Equally busy as the Trauma Service, attracting patients statewide. Two in-house Acute Care Surgeons are on duty 24/7, with one serving as the primary on-call Trauma Surgeon and the other handling Emergency General Surgery while also providing backup for the trauma surgeon.Critical Care & Emergency Services: The hospital boasts one of the largest critical care departments in the country with 130 critical care beds and is equipped with a fleet of Lifeline Helicopters and fixed-wing transport capabilities. It handles approximately 100,000 ED visits annually.IU Health Medical Group: This multispecialty group formed in partnership with Indiana University will be the employer for the new acute care surgeon.Education: The Department of Surgery has 11 residents per year.In addition, there are 3 surgical critical care fellowships and 1 AAST approved 2-year ACS fellowship.Research: Robust support for clinical, translational, health sciences and basic science research is available.Responsibilities:Provide Acute Care Surgery services (trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care) in various settings including the ED, OR, ICU, floor, and clinic.Engage in teaching and mentoring students, residents and fellows in all aspects of acute care surgeryParticipate in clinical research opportunities within one of the largest medical schools in the country.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care including 25+ Acute Care Surgery APP's.Compensation: Salary and academic/clinical rank will be commensurate with experience. Generous CME allowance, research and professional support is provided.Basic Qualifications:M.D., D.O. or equivalent educationFellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care SurgeryBoard certified/eligible in Surgical Critical CareStrong commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellenceApplication ProcessInterested candidates should apply and upload a curriculum vitae and letter of interestIndianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse populationVibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorialsNamed to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United StatesTop ranked international airport:"Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive yearsRanked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the countryHistoric neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of livingOutdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parksHome of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathonClose proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati