Locum Tenens Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Physician

A 495-bed acute care hospital in West Texas is seeking Locum Tenens Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Physicians to provide coverage within a high-volume, well-supported Level II Trauma Center. This facility is expanding services and preparing to launch a surgical residency program in July 2026, creating a dynamic clinical environment with strong infrastructure and multidisciplinary collaboration.  This locum opportunity offers a flexible, shift-based schedule and exposure to a broad range of trauma and acute surgical cases in a busy regional referral center. Program Highlights: Level II Trauma Center495-bed full-service acute care hospital Anticipated Annual Volumes: Trauma Activations: 1,618Trauma Admissions: 1,006 Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Operative Volume: 473 Active development of a residency training program (launching July 2026)Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with strong hospital support Key Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical coverageEvaluate and manage trauma activations and surgical emergenciesPerform emergent and urgent surgical proceduresManage pre-operative and post-operative patient careCollaborate with emergency medicine, ICU, and specialty servicesParticipate in trauma call coverage and ensure timely response to activationsDocument patient care accurately and comply with hospital protocols Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General SurgeryFellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery preferredEligible for or active Texas medical licensureATLS certification requiredDemonstrated experience in trauma and acute care surgeryStrong clinical judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Additional Information: - Specialty: Trauma Surgery - Location: - Contact: About the Company: AAS Healthcare Staffing, a national Permanent Provider Staffing and Locum Tenens partner, leverages over a decade of expertise to meet healthcare providers’ and healthcare delivery clients’ needs. Our industry experts craft tailored solutions for unique talent acquisition challenges, aligning seamlessly with job seekers’ geographic and professional requirements. Our organization was founded by healthcare leaders, adept at helping healthcare providers navigate the ever-changing healthcare delivery landscape. AAS continues to be a leading service provider connecting job seekers to the highest quality permanent and locums positions available.