Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center is a reputable Level III Trauma Center with an established Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service committed to providing exceptional care. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based trauma and emergency general surgical care while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trauma, emergency general surgery (EGS), and surgical critical care and will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and quality improvement initiatives. This role will involve covering call shifts as part of the Trauma/Acute Care Surgery team. Please see the essential job functions below.
Practice Information154 licensed beds with a 20-bed CCULevel III Trauma Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons and designated as a State Area Trauma Hospital in September 2024ED volume of approximately 35,000 visits per year20-bed ED with the ability to expand to 28 beds using hallway capacityApproximately 1,000 trauma registry patients per year (93% blunt)Approximately 475 trauma admissions to the Acute Care Surgery service annuallyRecently established EGS database, active performance improvement (PI) projects, and quarterly Peer Review meetingsApproximately 600 EGS cases performed by the service in the last yearDedicated Trauma/EGS OR block Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMDedicated Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) coverage, with at least two APCs on weekdays and one APC on weekends24/7 Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, Gastroenterology (including 24/7 ERCP coverage), and Interventional Radiology services24/7 Nephrology coverage with hemodialysis (HD) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) available24/7 in-house Anesthesiology coverage24/7 Spine coverageRecently established Neurosurgery Program with 24/7 coverageBoard-certified Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon with comprehensive orthopedic trauma program development anticipated in January 2027Potential access to robotic surgery for EGS casesMinimum QualificationsBoard certification in General SurgeryUnrestricted Montana MD or DO license or the ability to obtain an unrestricted licenseATLS certification with continued maintenance of certificationPrevious experience in Trauma and Emergency General SurgeryPreferred QualificationsBoard certification in Surgical Critical CarePotential to serve as an ATLS instructorEssential Job FunctionsResponsible for all trauma and emergency general surgery consults from the Emergency DepartmentResponsible for inpatient consults from Hospitalists, Intensivists, Gynecology, Urology, and other servicesResponsible for consults and transfers from surrounding hospitals and clinics, with the majority coordinated through the Bozeman Health Access CenterDirect rounds and management of the inpatient Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service in collaboration with the APC teamResponsible for the Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Clinic, which is held two half-days per week and is covered by the on-call provider in conjunction with the APCsBozeman, MontanaWith six major mountain ranges surrounding the community, three blue-ribbon rivers, five golf courses, three world-class ski resorts, 284 mountain trails, Montana State University, and its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman offers an exceptional combination of outdoor recreation, education, culture, and quality of life.
Bozeman has received national recognition as a desirable place to live, work, and recreate. The community offers access to world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and numerous other outdoor activities. Bozeman is also home to a vibrant cultural scene that includes museums, a symphony, opera, and live music.
The community benefits from a highly educated workforce supported by Montana State University and a diverse mix of established and growing businesses. Whether your interests are in the mountains, on the rivers, or in town, Bozeman offers year-round opportunities for recreation and entertainment. For travel beyond the region, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport provides convenient direct-flight access to numerous major U.
S. cities.78555225 Surgery Clinic (BHMG)