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Trauma Surgeon

CompanyLegacy Health
LocationPortland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 12, 2026
About The Company
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley. That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve. But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on. We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply. Follow Legacy Health on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OurLegacyHealth Join the Legacy Health Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/legacyhealth/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled (Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)
About the Role

Overview

If you deliver a dose of compassion to every patient you see, you may be an ideal addition to the Legacy community. You’ll provide medical and surgical services within an assigned clinic, forging relationships with staff and delivering expert care to patients. Every aspect of your work will reflect the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

 

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

 

The Greater Portland Area is a sophisticated region offering diverse cultural activities and communities that appeal to a wide variety of needs and tastes. Beautiful parks and more biking paths per mile than any city in the US, promote an active and healthy lifestyle. The temperate four seasons, spectacular surroundings of the Columbia River Gorge and majestic Cascade Mountains, as well as close-proximity to ocean beaches and long skiing seasons make this an opportunity for both professional satisfaction and a wonderful lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma related services in a level 1 inpatient trauma service program

Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate surgical skills expected in a level 1 trauma facility. 

Must be BE/BC as a surgeon and be able to meet medical staff requirements.

 

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Licensure

MD or DO

Must be able to obtain Oregon licensure prior to employment

Active ATLS certification

Pay Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Key Skills
Trauma surgerySurgical skillsCritical careATLS certificationPatient careMedical services
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Relocation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide trauma-related medical and surgical services within a level 1 inpatient trauma service program. Forge relationships with staff and deliver expert care to patients in alignment with the organization's mission.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
8430
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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