Description

Care New England Health System
Warwick, Rhode Island

 Join a Developing Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Program 

Kent Hospital, a Care New England hospital, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible general surgeon with fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery to join our surgical department. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at one of Rhode Island's premier community hospitals as we advance our vision of becoming a Level II Trauma Center.

This position offers a diverse clinical practice encompassing trauma, acute care surgery, and elective general surgery, with access to the Intuitive Xi robotic platform. The successful candidate should enjoy teaching medical students and will receive an academic appointment. The service is supported by 24/7 advanced practice clinician coverage.

This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative surgeon who enjoys broad-spectrum acute care surgery and elective general surgery and wants to play an integral role in developing our Level II Trauma Program.

 About Kent Hospital 

Kent Hospital is a 359-bed acute care community hospital and a member of Care New England, Rhode Island's leading integrated health system. We provide comprehensive medical and surgical services to patients throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

Our surgical department includes a robust team of general surgeons and surgical subspecialists across multiple disciplines, advanced critical care services, and a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

 Position Highlights 

• Provide comprehensive acute care surgery services, including trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and elective general surgery
• Access to the Intuitive Xi robotic platform
• Shared call with an established team of surgeons
• Dedicated operating room access for acute care surgery cases
• Opportunity to participate in the development and growth of Kent Hospital's trauma program
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, and hospital leadership to advance Level II Trauma Center readiness
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, trauma performance improvement, and multidisciplinary case review
• Opportunities to educate medical students through the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

 Responsibilities 

• Evaluate and manage acute care surgery consultations
• Perform operative and non-operative management of trauma patients
• Provide timely surgical care for emergency general surgery conditions
• Participate in trauma activations and acute care surgery call coverage
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Support trauma program development through protocol development, quality initiatives, and education
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement activities

 Why Join Kent Hospital? 

This is a unique opportunity to join a hospital at an exciting point in its growth. Kent Hospital is actively investing in the expansion of its acute care surgery services while working toward Level II Trauma Center verification. Incoming surgeons will have the opportunity to help shape clinical programs, develop best practices, and contribute to building one of the region's premier trauma and emergency surgery programs.

Our physicians enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Collaborative physician leadership and administrative support
• Opportunities for academic involvement through Brown University affiliation
• Excellent work-life balance in a desirable coastal New England community

 About Care New England 

Care New England is a nonprofit integrated health system serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The system includes Kent Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Butler Hospital, The Providence Center, VNA of Care New England, and Care New England Medical Group. Together, our physicians and caregivers are committed to delivering exceptional care while advancing medical education, research, and innovation.

 Life in Rhode Island 

Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, Kent Hospital offers convenient access to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and the beautiful beaches of Narragansett Bay. Rhode Island offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding schools, vibrant communities, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.

Become part of a growing team dedicated to advancing acute care surgery and helping build the future of trauma care at Kent Hospital.

Submit Applications to: JoaWhite@CareNE.org

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Rhode Island
• ATLS certification, or the ability to obtain certification
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Preferred Qualification

• Interest in trauma systems development and program growth