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Trauma Surgeon

University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc.

BUFFALO, NYJob$200–300K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$200–300K/yr
Location
BUFFALO, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

General Surgery Board Certification Or EligibilitySurgical Critical Care Board Certification Or EligibilityState Medical LicenseATLS CertificationDoctorate

Job overview

University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc. seeks a Trauma Surgeon to provide immediate surgical care for patients with critical injuries and life-threatening conditions. The role includes emergency surgery, stabilization and postoperative care, trauma team leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The surgeon will also train medical learners and contribute to trauma system development, quality improvement, and research in a hospital-based setting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical JudgmentRapid Decision-MakingBlunt and Penetrating Trauma CareEmergency SurgeryPatient StabilizationPostoperative CareTrauma ResuscitationMedical RecordkeepingTrauma and Acute Care Surgery EducationTrauma System DevelopmentQuality ImprovementResearchLeadershipDecision-MakingCommunicationHigh-Stress AdaptabilityFast-Paced Work

Qualifications

Medical Degree (MD or DO)General Surgery ResidencyTrauma/Critical Care Surgery FellowshipGeneral Surgery Board Certification or EligibilitySurgical Critical Care Board Certification or EligibilityState Medical LicenseATLS Certification

Full job description

Pay range: $200,000 - $300,000Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Trauma Surgeon to join our medical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing immediate surgical care to patients suffering from critical injuries and life-threatening conditions. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, rapid decision-making skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.Key Responsibilities: * Assess, diagnose, and surgically treat patients with traumatic injuries, including blunt force and penetrating trauma. * Perform emergency surgeries, such as exploratory laparotomies, thoracotomies, and vascular repairs. * Stabilize critically injured patients in the emergency department and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. * Collaborate with emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. * Provide postoperative care, monitor recovery, and manage complications. * Participate in trauma team activation and lead resuscitation efforts as needed. * Maintain accurate medical records, treatment plans, and patient progress documentation. * Train and educate medical students, residents, and fellows in trauma and acute care surgery. * Contribute to trauma system development, including quality improvement initiatives and research.Qualifications: * Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution. * Completion of a General Surgery residency program and a Trauma/Critical Care Surgery fellowship. * Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. * Valid medical license to practice in the state of employment. * Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required. * Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. * Ability to handle high-stress situations and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Work Environment: * Hospital-based setting, including trauma centers, emergency rooms, and operating rooms. * Requires on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays. * Exposure to high-stress situations involving critically injured patients.If you are a dedicated Trauma Surgeon looking to make a meaningful impact in emergency medical care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our expert surgical team.

How this job compares

Set against the 857 open Surgeon jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$200–300K/yr
  • New York median$385–513K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$424–576K/yr283 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $250K, is 44% below the New York median midpoint ($450K) — in the lowest quarter of Surgeon salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 50 open Surgeon jobs in New York and 857 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Surgeon postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (59 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 411 of the 857 open Surgeon jobs (48%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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