Physician-Trauma Surgeon - Northshore Covington

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Lakeview Hospital - Covington, LA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a BoardCertified Trauma Surgeon to join our Level II Trauma Program . This physician will play a key role in providing highquality trauma and surgical care to a diverse patient population while supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team.

The Trauma Surgeon is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with acute injuries and surgical conditions. This role includes direct patient care, clinical leadership, and medical supervision to ensure safe, effective, and evidencebased treatment.

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to trauma patients in accordance with Level II Trauma standards
• Perform routine and emergent examinations, diagnoses, and surgical interventions for illnesses and injuries
• Deliver timely trauma consultations and surgical evaluations
• Provide medical supervision and consultation to clinical and ancillary staff
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, anesthesia, nursing, and specialty services to ensure continuity of care
• Promote patients overall health and wellbeing through appropriate followup care and preventive health measures
• Administer immunizations in accordance with medical and school guidelines, as applicable
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, trauma performance activities, and oncall coverage as required

• Board Certified in General Surgery (Trauma Surgery specialization required)
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in the state of Louisiana
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support-HCP, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Fellowship training in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care preferred
• Experience working within a Level II Trauma Center strongly preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills
• Commitment to patientcentered, teambased care

• Established Level II Trauma Program with strong institutional support
• Collaborative, teamoriented clinical environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in trauma care within the community
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

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• See opportunities, not problems its all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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