Trauma Surgeon
Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Trauma Surgeon to join our dynamic surgical team at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive trauma care and perform emergency surgeries, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Trauma Program:
- 590-bed Acute Care Facility
- Level I Trauma Center (ACS & State Verified)
- Hybrid OR (16 surgical suites, includes 1 designated for trauma)
- 32 bed open ICU (16 surg + 16 medical)
- HCA hospital network of 5 hospitals funnels into Research MC
- Trauma activations avg 3000/ yr (20% penetrating)
- General Surgery Residency with teaching opportunities
- Clinical Research opportunities
Trauma Surgeon Criteria:
- Board Certified Surgery with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship required
We offer full time employee benefits including:
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k Retirement Account
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
- $5,000/ yr BERA Allowance
- Malpractice Coverage
- Avg 15 shifts per month with 26 weeks off per year
- Backend operational support
Community:
- Kansas City is known for its affordable cost of living and friendly Midwest vibe, making it a great place to visit or live.
- Kansas City has a rich jazz history, celebrated at places like the American Jazz Museum and live music venues such as The Blue Room and Green Lady Lounge.
- Home to 5 Major League professional teams including the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs.
- Beyond BBQ, the city has a thriving culinary scene with craft breweries, distilleries, and farm-to-table restaurants.
- Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live.
- KC is known as the "City of Fountains," with over 200 fountains scattered across the city.
- Kansas City: http://kcmo.gov/
The Hospital:
Research Medical Center offers medical & health clinic services across three Kansas City locations. Research Medical Center is one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas. Services include comprehensive Burn Care, Level I Stroke Designation, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Level III NICU, Regional Hand Center and Pediatric Emergency Care. Ranked Kansas City’s Top Hospital (according to Leapfrog Group 2014)