Description
Specialization:
Surgery Trauma
Job Summary:
Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking a talented general surgeon to join our team and support a rapidly growing ACS verified Level III-N trauma program. Willing to participate in acute care surgery and trauma coverage preferred.
Qualified Candidates: - Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in general surgery. Surgical critical care certification or eligibility preferred but not required.
- Experienced candidates encouraged to apply
- Incoming surgeon will join a well-established and respected team.
- The annual trauma admission volume is greater than 3,500.
- They oversee trauma patients in an open universal trauma unit that admits up to 2,000 patients.
Incentives/Benefits Package: In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
- Paid malpractice
- Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement
About Rapides Regional Medical Center - Award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana that provides a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana.
- A 380-bed hospital, includes Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, featuring obstetrical/gynecological, pediatric and pediatric intensive care services; Rapides Cancer Center, offering a range of services for cancer patients; Rapides Heart Center, featuring comprehensive cardiac care from prevention to treatment to surgery; and the area's largest emergency department, offering the community the only Level II Trauma Center.
- The medical staff includes doctors in 30+ medical specialties.
- With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare.
Alexandria is located in the heart of Louisiana and is an attractive, family-oriented community. The area is also referred to as a Sportsman s Paradise with lakes, golf courses, biking trails, hunting, fishing and water sports. This diverse, welcoming community features excellent schools, universities, neighborhoods, museums, cultural events & festivals, among many others. For travelers, AEX airport provides the option for international travel through connections in Atlanta and Dallas in less than an hour. Enjoy a low cost of living, short commutes, and a strong sense of community, making Alexandria home and the start of your successful, thriving healthcare career.
