Lexington Surgery, an employed group within Lexington Health s Network of Care, is seeking a Critical Care/Acute Care Surgeon to join our team of 6 highly skilled Acute Care General Surgeons in a collaborative and congenial environment committed to the highest standards of clinical excellence and service. Lexington Health has a Level III Trauma Center designation by the state of South Carolina and tracking for ACS Level III verification. Lexington Health is one of the top surgical centers in the region, performing more than 34,000 surgeries each year. Our network is accredited to perform, and experienced in, some of the most complex surgical procedures. Our state-of-the-art digital surgical suites are equipped with advanced surgical navigation and O-arm surgical imaging systems. Lexington Health hosts a state-of-the-art closed ICU with strong subspecialty support including interventional radiology, 24-hour anesthesia coverage, comprehensive cardiac and cardiothoracic services, as well as nephrology, continuous renal replacement therapy, and hemodialysis.
Position Requirements:
BC/BE General SurgeonCritical Care Fellowship TrainingAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) CertificationCompliance with all ACS Mandated Trauma CME RequirementsPosition Description: Practice evidence-based urgent/emergent general surgery and trauma coverageSurgeon will work 14 shifts in a 28-day timeframe. Shifts will be split between Acute Care Surgery (ACS) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)ACS shifts will include responding to trauma, rounding on inpatients, new consults, and urgent/emergent cases in the ORSICU shifts will include working with the Intensivist team to provide care as a Critical Care Surgeon for the Surgical ICUNo phone calls or rounds on off shift Practice solely as an inpatient Critical Care/Acute Care Surgeon, without clinic responsibilitiesThe Acute Care Surgery service is a part of a collaborative General Surgery service line; made up of 3 Colorectal Surgeons/10 General Surgeons/3 Bariatric Surgeons/1 Surgical Oncologist/1 Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon24/7 PA/NP assistance with running the ACS service, as well as the SICUGroup provides exclusive on-call coverage of emergent, acute issues for inpatients and phone triage follow-up care for outpatients after hoursPractice solely as an inpatient Critical Care/Acute Care Surgeon, without clinic responsibilities We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families.
Competitive Day ONE Benefits:- Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceRetirement and Savings Plans24/7 Live Epic EMR Support from Our On-site TeamRelocation Assistance and Sign On BonusAnnual CME AllowanceMalpractice Insurance (occurrence-based)
- Life, Accidental, and Critical Illness InsuranceEmployer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
- Healthcare FSADaycare FSA529 College Savings PlansAdoption AssistanceDependent Life InsuranceAbout Lexington Health:
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship. Community Highlights:
Affordable Cost of LivingProximity to beautiful Lake MurrayFamily-friendly community, Home to some of the best school districts in the stateCentrally located, driving distance to 7 major airportsAnnual average temperature is 68 degrees in December5 hours from Charleston, 2 hours from AshevilleLexington Health is located near the capital city of Columbia, South Carolina, home to the University of South Carolina. Enjoy SEC Division I sporting events, top quality entertainment at the Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center for the Arts, energetic nightlife in the Congaree Vista, or stroll Main Street during the Saturday morning Soda City Market. Its central location, favorable economic environment, cultural diversity, and recreation opportunities make the Columbia area an ideal place to work, live, and play. To learn more about Lexington Health and our services, visit. For details about provider opportunities, benefits, and our community, visit our provider recruitment site at
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