Acute Care Surgeon/Trauma Surgeon

Acute Care Surgeon/Trauma Surgeon

The Department of General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic is currently seeking highly trained Staff Surgeon candidates to join our growing Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Section practices at five Cleveland Clinic locations: Akron General Hospital–Level 1 Trauma Center, Fairview Hospital–Level 2 Trauma Center, Hillcrest Hospital–Level 2 Trauma Center, Mercy Hospital–Level 2 Trauma Center, and Main Campus in downtown Cleveland. This is an exciting opportunity as we will be starting a level I adult and pediatric trauma center at main campus in the beginning of 2028 and looking for surgeons excited to join our expanding team.

We are committed to growing a robust research portfolio and supporting faculty in their research and other academic endeavors. We are dedicated to the teaching of residents and students in patient care, quality, and research. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience will be with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland Clinic is committed to being a national leader in caring for injured patients and has established the Center for Trauma. The Center for Trauma will advance quality, research, education, injury prevention and performance improvement while supporting collaboration across markets and with regional, state and national trauma organizations to benefit communities and improve care for injured patients.

Candidates should be fellowship trained and board certified/eligible in surgical critical care, able to obtain an Ohio medical license, and meet hospital credentialing requirements. Employment with Cleveland Clinic offers outstanding benefits, robust resources for professional development including leadership, education and management tracks. Through these opportunities, you will have the chance to interface with internationally respected collegial team of physicians with a multitude of training backgrounds. Our benefits package goes far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you will enjoy the best healthcare available, tail coverage, retirement matching, relocation and education allowances, and many other benefits.

Interested candidates should apply online at: http://www.practicematch.com/physicians/job-details.cfm/512971

Please include your CV and cover letter which can be addressed to:

Dr. Jeffrey Claridge

Enterprise Director of Trauma

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The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.

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