Surgery Trauma Physicians

Trauma / Acute Care Surgeon
MetroHealth System – Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio

The Department of Surgery at the MetroHealth System, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University, is seeking a full-time academic Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon to join our Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency General Surgery.

Position Highlights:

• Clinical Excellence:
• Provide high-quality patient care at MetroHealth’s Level I trauma center and multiple Level III trauma centers across the region.
• Contribute to over 12,000 trauma activations annually, with more than 2,000 trauma admissions at our main center.
• Teaching & Academic Growth:
• Engage in the education of surgical residents, emergency medicine residents, and fellows from across the region.
• Support and mentor trainees from MetroHealth’s critical care fellowship and surgical residency programs, as well as affiliated programs, including the Cleveland Clinic.
• Research & Leadership Development:
• Opportunities available for research collaboration and professional development.
• Potential for leadership growth at local, regional, and national levels.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities:
• Work at MetroHealth’s new Glick Center, a cutting-edge hospital designed to enhance patient care and medical education.
• MetroHealth’s main campus includes a 700+ bed teaching hospital, an ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center, Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level I burn center.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery.
• Additional qualifications in Surgical Critical Care required.
• Strong interest in teaching, research, and team collaboration.
• Passion for academic career development and leadership.

Why Join MetroHealth?

• Be part of a highly collaborative, supportive team of surgeons.
• Work in an expanding trauma system with significant clinical volume.
• Benefit from academic affiliation with Case Western Reserve University.
• Experience a diverse and dynamic practice environment in a nationally recognized health system.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should contact:

Dr. Nimitt J. Patel
Interim Acute Care Surgery Chief
Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery
Phone: (216) 778-1682
Email: npatel9@metrohealth.org

Tania Rizwan
Provider Recruiter
Email: trizwan@metrohealth.org

MetroHealth and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World-Class Diversity. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

The MetroHealth System is an essential health system committed to providing health care to everyone in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and improving the health of the community overall. Its 7,500 employees deliver care to everyone at its main campus, just west of downtown Cleveland.

MetroHealth is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center with full trauma surgical teams ready around the clock, a skilled nursing facility, and more than 27 locations throughout Cuyahoga County and Medina County with more on the way. Annually, we handle more than one million patient visits including more than 100,000 in the Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the country. That’s an average of 274 Emergency Department visits per day.