Opportunity: Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Emergency General Surgeon
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: Position Available Immediately, Negotiable Start Date
Specialty: Surgery, Trauma
Location: Roanoke, VA, USA
Region: Southeast , Metro
Job Position Code: Acute Care Surgeon, FY 2016 (#2)  
Practice Setting:

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is a 703-bed teaching/tertiary referral center serving 1 million people throughout southwestern Virginia. The campus is located near Downtown Roanoke, just off I-81/581. It is one of five Level 1 Virginia State-Designated Trauma Centers.

Openings: 1
Location Overview:

The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation. Roanoke, VA features exceptional schools, low cost of living, inexpensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities in an exceptional setting along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas. Located at the southern tip of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley just off I-81, easy interstate access allows for a few hours driving distance to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and major metropolitan areas.


 Offer Details
Income Details:

Base salary with bonus potential based on quality initiatives and productivity

Relocation Paid: $10, 000 Allowance
Vacation: Yes, 25 days
CME: Yes, 10 days + Allowance
Call Coverage: Approximately 1 weekend/month; 4-5 nights/month; 2 services/month
Other Benefits:
  • Health/Vision/Dental
  • Life/Disability
  • Paid Malpractice & Tail
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Defined Benefits Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan

 Job Description

Carilion Clinic is searching for a 5th full-time Acute Care Surgeon to join its existing faculty of 12 Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgeons at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 703-bed academic/tertiary care medical center with a Level 1 Trauma Program evaluating over 2,300 patients a year, 90% blunt and 10% penetrating, from a catchment area of over 1 million. A 24-bed neurotrauma and surgical ICU provides the only dedicated Surgical Critical Care service in the region. Trauma and critical care volume has consistently increased an average of 2-3% a year, and that growth is predicted to continue.

All members of the Trauma/Critical Care group practice Acute Care Surgery and Emergency General Surgery and divide their time between Trauma, Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery services. The financial compensation is highly competitive and utilizes MGMA benchmarking data. Clinical support is provided by a growing cadre of Advanced Clinical Providers (ACPs) and surgical residents. Our group emphasizes a team approach to comprehensive care and participates extensively in research, education, and quality processes. The hospital supports a fully accredited ACGME General Surgery Residency Program of 4 residents per year, in addition to 24 other ACGME programs, through the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) which is located on the hospital campus in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated its inaugural class of 42 doctoral students in May 2014. Academic appointments to VTCSOM available and expected for all acute care physicians. There are also expanding opportunities to conduct research in collaboration with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, Virginia Tech University, and Jefferson College of Health Sciences.

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 that has consistently been rated among the best places to live in the nation and features exceptional schools, low cost of living, inexpensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities in an exceptional setting along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas. We are also only a few hours driving distance from the Atlantic Ocean beaches and major metropolitan areas. Located at the southern tip of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, the region offers recreational, cultural and professional opportunities, including mild weather and four seasons, award-winning schools, and internationally acclaimed colleges and universities.

New graduates are welcome to apply for this exciting and unique opportunity to join an expanding Trauma/Surgical Critical Care practice within a dynamic, groundbreaking health care system. This position requires:

  • ABMS/AOA - BC/BE in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
  • Must possess unencumbered medical license and be eligible for VA Licensure
  • Individuals must be highly motivated, team-oriented, committed to surgical care, resident and student teaching

For consideration, submit CV and cover letter outlining interest and work experience. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Acute Care Surgeon - Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA
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     Contact Information
    Contact: Rob Way, Physician Recruiter
    Carilion Clinic
    , Suite 1401
    , VA
    Email: rjway@carilionclinic.org
    Phone: (540) 224-5189
    Fax: (540) 983-1169

     Practice Information
    Practice Name: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    Year Established:
  • Trauma Program established in 1984
  • Surgical Residency Program established in 1971
  • Number of physicians in group: 12
    Practice Description :

    Our comprehensive service currently provides all aspects of Trauma and Acute Care Surgical services as well as critical care services, providing consulting services to other specialties which encompasses Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency General Surgery services.

    If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.