Trauma Surgeon

Memorial Hospital has emerged as a state-of-the-art 418-bed, full service, acute care medical facility. For the second year in a row Memorial has been named a U.S. News & World Report best hospital and our patient safety scores, ranked by independent organizations, are some of the best in the area.                  

Hospital website: http://memorialhospitaljax.com/home/

Trauma Program:

• 418-bed facility
• Florida State verified Level II Trauma Center
• Two In-house trauma staff surgeons every day and one at night
• 26 OR’s (1 general trauma designated)
• Annual Trauma admissions projected: 1600+
• Trauma service covers acute care surgery at least 20 days per month
• High volume of bunt / penetrating trauma (85% / 15%)   
• $23 million 56-bed ER renovation with two dedicated trauma bays
• Pediatric trauma (under 16 years old) stabilized and transferred to pediatric center
• Currently 36-bed ICU combined TICU/SICU/MICU
• Dedicated separate 20 bed trauma ICU under construction

Trauma Surgeon Criteria:

• Board Eligible / Certified General Surgery with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Required
• Opportunity for USF Appointment

Offering:

• Permanent positions with equitable scheduling model and unique work/rest model (15 shifts per month 12 hours on call)
• Paid Malpractice and no attributed overhead expenses
• Employment model with full benefits; including, health and 401K with employer match
• $5,000 CME Allowance
• Competitive Income Potential
• Comprehensive back-end support services including recruitment, credentialing, renewals, billing, follow up clinic support and more
• Academic appointment with USF
• Dr. Michael Samotowka serves as Trauma Medical Director and Brenda Benson, serves as the Director of Trauma Services

Community:

• As the largest city in the continental U.S. and a population of 1.4 million people, Jacksonville is the perfect place to experience a new side of Florida. The abundant waterways, parks and ecological preserves in Jacksonville provide an unforgettable opportunity to escape the ordinary.

Due to its convenient location, mild climate, reasonable cost of living, high quality of life and a business-friendly government, Jacksonville is a popular location for corporate expansions and relocations