The facility provides comprehensive trauma surgery services with established protocols for emergency and critical care interventions. The hospital maintains modern trauma capabilities with dedicated staffing including attending surgeons, advanced practice providers, residents, and specialized trauma nurse leads. The facility operates with variable coverage patterns between day and night shifts to ensure continuous trauma care delivery. The organization utilizes Cerner PowerChart EMR systems for patient documentation and care coordination across all trauma surgery departments.
About the Facility LocationAsheville, North Carolina offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including zip lining located approximately 25 minutes north of the region. The downtown district hosts performers from various locations during summer months, contributing to the cultural atmosphere. Local entertainment options include comedy tour bus services that provide guided experiences for visitors and residents. The fall season brings the Apple Harvest Festival, which serves as a notable community event for the area.
About the Clinician‘s WorkdayThe trauma surgeon will provide comprehensive trauma surgery coverage working 14 twelve-hour shifts per month with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and night shifts from 5:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The clinician will manage a shared daily census of approximately 35 patients while maintaining proficiency in tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placement. The position requires ATLS certification and board certification with nights, weekends, and holidays coverage required. The surgeon will collaborate with trauma staffing including attending surgeons, APPs, residents, and trauma nurse leads while utilizing the Cerner PowerChart EMR system for all patient documentation. Night shifts include access to an available call room for clinician comfort during extended coverage periods.
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