Trauma Surgeon Opportunity | Tupelo, Mississippi

North Mississippi Medical Center has partnered with Extant Healthcare to manage their growing trauma program. With over 17 years’ experience in trauma management, Extant Healthcare was founded and is still led by trauma surgeons. Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Trauma Surgeon to join our dynamic surgical team

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Conduct and participate in clinical research and education.
• Mentor and train residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.

The Hospital:

North Mississippi Medical Center, a 640-bed regional referral center in Tupelo, holds the distinction of being the largest, private, not-for-profit hospital in Mississippi and the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America. The medical center serves more than 730,000 people in 24 counties in north Mississippi, northwest Alabama and portions of Tennessee. NMMC-Tupelo is affiliated with North Mississippi Health Services, a 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. Hospital Website: Click Here

Trauma Program Highlights:

• State Level II trauma center (NMMC-Tupelo is one of only three hospitals in Mississippi to receive this designation, and the only one in north Mississippi)
• Specialty services include cardiac surgery, cardiology, neurology, radiology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, OBGYN and neonatal programs.
• Home to the largest robotic surgery program in this area, with four da Vinci® Surgical Systems.

Community:

• Tupelo is a dynamic southern city easily accessible by Interstate 22, Highway 45, and the historic Natchez Trace Parkwaythat crisscross the city by land
• Located just 90 miles from Memphis, TN, and 120 miles from Birmingham, AL, Tupelo serves as a regional hub for the area whose population swells by 300% each day as people travel here to work and play
• Fun fact: It’s the birthplace of Elvis Presley
• Tupelo offers vibrant live music, rich culture and history, American architecture and world-class culinary cuisines with over 200 restaurants to choose from.
• Air service to Nashville is offered daily by the Tupelo Regional Airport through Contour Airlines.
• According to the most recent census, Tupelo’s population is 37,923.
• The Tupelo area is home to 17 Fortune 500 companies.
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