Acute Care Surgeon opening in Wilmington, NC Located in Wilmington, NC Full-time, permanent position Employed opportunity Overview: Seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon to join our high-volume, academically focused group Provide comprehensive care in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care Our team consists of 7 full-time Acute Care Surgery faculty supported by surgical residents and advanced practice providers The division handles approximately 3,800 trauma cases annually, with a similar volume of EGS patients We are an ACS-verified Level II trauma center actively preparing for Level I verification. The hospital is an 800-bed not-for-profit regional referral and teaching center Participate in the education of general surgery residents and medical students Engage in quality improvement initiatives and system-based practice enhancements Contribute to research and academic productivity within the division Collaborate with other surgical subspecialties including MIS/Bariatrics, Colorectal, and Surgical Oncology--- Comp/Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package Academic involvement through UNC School of Medicine Supportive team culture with robust infrastructure for trauma and surgical care* Live and work in Wilmington, NC — a coastal city with access to beaches, outdoor activities, and a thriving downtown--- About Wilmington, NC Wilmington is a growing coastal community in Southeastern North Carolina featuring an array of amenities. From a historic downtown community, Thalian Hall Performing Arts Center, beach and water activities, golf, tennis, and great restaurants to a thriving nightlife--Wilmington has your interests covered! Additionally, our community offers many family-oriented activities, events, and festivals.
Area schools are identified as some of the best in the state while the local university provides further educational opportunities. This is a great opportunity to live and work where others vacation!