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Supplemental Trauma Surgeon

Legacy Health · Portland, OR

Posted September 17, 2026

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center · 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR, US, 97227

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 supplemental services within an assigned clinic. Every aspect of your work will reflect the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center is an ACS Verified Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma Center that admits about 2700 patients per year. The trauma/acute care surgeons cover trauma evaluations, emergency general surgery consults, and the surgical intensive care unit. There is an elective general surgery component, and a DaVinci Xi robot available. Legacy Emanuel also has a busy ECMO service with an established pathway for the interested candidate to become credentialed to provide ECMO services, though this is not required. The trauma service has 24/7 surgical resident and APP coverage. Teaching and research opportunities are abundant.

Candidates must be BC/BE in General surgery and have completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship. All experience levels will be considered.

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

Candidates must be BC/BE in General surgery and have completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship. All experience levels will be considered.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Active ATLS certification
  • 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

Licensure

  • Must be able to obtain Oregon licensure prior to employment

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

Employer

Legacy Health

Legacy Health is a locally based, nonprofit health system in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area — six hospitals, Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, and a regional network of Legacy Medical Group clinics.

Our mission is good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Above all, we will do the right thing.

We're locally governed, which means decisions get made close to the communities they affect. If you're passionate about that mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every qualification listed.

Livability

2,084,045
Portland population
$592K
Avg 3-bedroom home
64° / 48°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Salem
46.1 mi
Pop. 272,331
Vancouver
7.5 mi
Pop. 192,696
Gresham
11.8 mi
Pop. 112,818
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Multnomah County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$592K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,607
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
64° / 48°
Avg high / low
33.26 in
Yearly rainfall
87
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 97227
6,199
Total residents
3,046
Male residents
3,153
Female residents
Age distribution
total
6,199
0-9
196
10-19
311
20-29
1,279
30-39
2,066
40-49
630
50-59
757
60-69
830
70-79
110
80+
20
Ethnicity
White
4,201
Black Or African American
751
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
62
Asian
321
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
22
Other
64
Two Or More
778
Source: US Census Bureau
68
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
86
Bike Score — Very Bikeable
54
Transit Score — Good Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Portland International Airport (PDX) 4.91 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) 46.64 mi
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) 99.06 mi
Source: FAA database