Physician - Critical Care

The Division of Trauma, Acute & Critical Care Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina is now accepting applications for a full-time academic trauma surgeon.

• Successful candidates will be BC/BE in General Surgery with added certification in Surgical Critical Care. Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care is required. Selected candidates will be committed to research and training of residents and fellows in trauma, critical care and acute care surgery.
• An emphasis on teaching or outcomes research is expected. Academic appointments will be commensurate with the candidate’s academic record.
• Team spirit and the ability to interact with a multitude of specialists and subspecialists is essential.
• Our group prides itself on communication and delivering expert and timely care to all patients regardless of background or affliction. Opportunities for growth and development are ubiquitous and encouraged.

Visit Duke Trauma, Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Duke University Medical Center, an 1100 bed teaching hospital is an ACS verified Level I Adult Trauma Center with over 4100 trauma activations per year. 

As a leading academic and tertiary care facility, we are also a top referral center for trauma, acute care surgery, transplant, cardiothoracic and neurosurgical surgery. This makes a rich environment for teaching, research, and extraordinary care.

The Greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and outlying towns, with a population of over 1.6 million residents, offers something for everyone! The area is family-friendly, while offering young singles many options for an active outdoor and social scene.

The Research Triangle Park (RTP), a globally prominent high-tech research and development center, and a trio of world-renowned universities (Duke, UNC and NC State) has made the area culturally diverse, economically resilient and nationally recognized as a great place to live.  To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit: https://community.duke

With a deep commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Duke University will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working, learning and care environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Please Note: In order to be considered for this position, you must attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and then complete the Duke required information on the following page.