Trauma Surgeon Jobs in California

A Trauma Surgeon is a highly trained medical professional who specializes in the surgical management of critically injured or seriously ill patients. They primarily work in hospital emergency departments, where they are responsible for making quick decisions and performing complex procedures to treat life-threatening conditions such as gunshot wounds, severe burns, or severe car accidents. Trauma Surgeons may also be called upon to perform surgical procedures on any part of the body, excluding the brain. They coordinate with other specialists and healthcare workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

To become a Trauma Surgeon, certain skills and certifications are required. A strong foundation in general surgery is paramount, and they must be board-certified in general surgery. They must also complete a fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. Key skills include the ability to work under pressure, agility, fast decision-making, excellent hand-eye coordination, and strong communication skills. Prior to becoming a Trauma Surgeon, an individual may work as a resident in general surgery, a surgical fellow, or an attending physician in a critical care setting.

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Locums General Surgery/Acute Care Surgeon

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Responsibilities: Provide 24-hour emergency general surgery coverage Handle urgent and emergent surgical consults and procedures No elective cases required Collaborate with ED, hospitalists, and support...

Experienced Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon RUHSMC

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 5 days ago

general surgery residency....

Clinical Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

  • Stanford, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 10 days ago

Applicants must be board eligible/certified in general surgery and have completed a fellowship in surgical critical care or acute care surgery....

Clinical Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 14 days ago

Applicants must be board eligible/certified in general surgery and have completed a fellowship in surgical critical care or acute care surgery....

The group is seeking a BE/C critical care / trauma surgeon. Leadership opportunities are available. Light general surgery call will be associated with this position....

Trauma Surgery Physician

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Trauma Surgeon, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgeon, Acute Care Surgeon, Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Trauma, Surgery Trauma, Surgery Critical Care, surgery...

General Acute Care Surgeon

  • Orange, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Participate in General Surgery on call rotation....

Trauma Surgeon

  • Arcadia, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arcadia, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Dynamic, driven and talented Trauma Surgeons ready to embrace a challenging, yet fulfilling opportunity with one of the country's foremost private healthcare brands are encouraged to get in touch with...

Candidates should have an MD/DO or equivalent and have completed a fellowship in surgical critical care with board certification / eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care....

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Salary for Trauma Surgeon Jobs in California

This is the average annual salary for Trauma Surgeon jobs in California as reported by the BLS.

$269,890


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Trauma Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

Trauma Surgeons in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
64.5%
Master's Degree
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
High School or GED
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Associate's Degree
1.1%