Trauma Surgical Care Surgeon wanted at SIH's Memorial Hospital

Do you Want to Make a Difference in the Lives of your Patients? Join our Awesome  Trauma Team!

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, the only Level II Trauma Center in the region, is seeking a skilled BC/BE trauma surgeon to complete a mix of trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care general surgery.  Our Level II Trauma Center’s Emergency Department provides care for injured patients from across Southern Illinois and is equipped with a dedicated staff, resources, and leadership.

Southern Illinois Healthcare is a member of the BJC Collaborative, a partnership among healthcare systems throughout Illinois, Missouri, and eastern Kansas. The Collaborative members work together to improve access to and quality medical care for patient, create additional efficiencies that will benefit our communities, achieve savings, and lower health care costs. Through this beneficial partnership, Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis works directly with our Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency in general surgery.
• Current Certification or active participation in the examination process leading to certification in Surgical Critical Care by the American Board or Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board or Surgery.
• Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Benefits of Position:

• Level II Trauma Center
• 2 DaVinci XI Robots
• Collaborative team
• Variety of cases (Trauma, Critical care, General Surgery & ICU)
• CME days plus allowance
• PSFL Qualified 
• Highly successful J1/H1 placements

SIH is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system and the leading provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois. SIH has 4,000 employees, 650+ physicians and APPs in over 60 specialties providing care for 330,000 patients within southern Illinois.  

Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself in fostering leaders, promoting teamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Our passionate and strategic physician-led medical group administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, and patient-focused staff, work together to cultivate a supportive and positive working environment. Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement. 

Southern Illinois is a hidden treasure in America’s heartland. The region is bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and dotted with accessible lakes nestled among the great hardwoods in the hills of the Shawnee National Forest. The area is rich with state parks, including famous Giant City State Park and Lodge, Garden of the Gods, and Little Grand Canyon. There are numerous things to do in all four seasons including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. You will find miles of winding horse trails and cycling paths. Enjoy cooler weather while visiting pumpkin patches, going on hayrides, and ice skating. You can also tee up at over 20 golf-courses or take a trip on the southern Illinois wine trail where you can visit dozens of wineries and bed and breakfasts. Music festivals and local fairs are numerous and there are many historical attractions, unique shops and towns, and fine restaurants with local and international cuisine.