Academic Trauma Surgeon Opportunity

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Academic Trauma Surgeon to join our dynamic, goal-oriented team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of residents and medical students while engaging in clinical, research, and other scholarly activities.

Based in the beautiful capital city of Charleston, West Virginia, the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is offering a full-time academic position in the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery.

Position Overview: The successful candidate will provide Trauma Surgery, Elective General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery services across two adult academic hospitals. One of these is an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, treating approximately 3,000 patients annually. The Acute Care Surgery service handles more than 1,100 cases per year, while the Surgery-Trauma ICU cares for around 1,100 patients annually.

In addition to outstanding educational opportunities for medical students and residents, this position offers the potential for scholarly activity supported by a dedicated, full-time research staff. As the Division grows to include advanced training programs in Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, leadership opportunities may also be available.

About Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC): Founded in 1972, CAMC is a nonprofit, 1,138-bed regional tertiary referral center that encompasses seven hospitals: General Hospital, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Plateau Medical Center, Teays Valley Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital, and Charleston Surgical Hospital. CAMC also includes the Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation, employing over 1,500 medical providers.

CAMC is West Virginia’s premier medical teaching facility, hosting more than 1,000 students daily across various health professions programs. We also offer specialized services, including a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the region’s only Kidney Transplant Center, one of the highest-volume heart programs in the nation, and the largest Cancer Center in West Virginia, accredited by QOPI and the Commission on Cancer.

CAMC has garnered numerous awards for excellence in healthcare quality, including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award, and multiple Centers of Excellence recognitions in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and urology. In 2024, Forbes Magazine recognized CAMC as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers. For a complete list of awards, visit: CAMC Honors and Accreditations.

Location: Charleston, WV Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, Charleston is West Virginia's historic state capital and largest city. It offers a cost of living below the national average and is centrally located for easy access to major metropolitan areas in North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Charleston is a gateway to outdoor activities such as skiing, boating, and hiking, while the downtown area features a vibrant business district, unique shopping, dining, breweries, and entertainment options. The city celebrates numerous festivals and art events throughout the year, including free summer concerts, minor league baseball, and performances at the modern arts and sciences center. The Capitol Market, located in a renovated train station, offers seasonal produce, specialty foods, and fine dining.

Charleston also boasts a diverse population and a strong educational system, with six schools within a 10-mile radius offering advanced degree opportunities. CAMC provides tuition assistance for further education.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications by the time of appointment:

MD/DO from an accredited U.S. or non-U.S. program
Successful completion of an accredited General Surgery residency with additional training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery
Board certification/eligibility by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
A minimum of 3 years of experience at a Level I/II Trauma Center
Eligible for a West Virginia Medical License and an unrestricted DEA number.

Compensation and Benefits: CAMC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your lifestyle. Key benefits include health, pharmacy, dental, retirement, life insurance, wellness programs, and more. The compensation package is commensurate with experience and includes opportunities for a clinical appointment to the West Virginia School of Medicine.

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to Krysteen Sovine @ krysteen.sovine@vandaliahealth.org.