Trauma Medical Director

About the role

ChristianaCare, a leading healthcare system in the Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking an experienced Trauma Medical Director to lead Delaware’s sole Level 1 Trauma Center. We are looking for a visionary physician leader to advance the delivery of trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and implement trauma care and treatment protocols to ensure compliance with state and hospital accreditation regulations
• Contribute to trauma research and publications
• Build partnerships with referring physicians, emergency medical services, and community stakeholders
• Lead the trauma service line in the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Contribute to medical student, resident, and post-graduate teaching
• Develop and document a plan of care for each patient, including a complete medical history that includes essential and accurate information, a physical examination, diagnosis of the causes of injuries and illnesses, appropriate treatment and/or referral, and hospital visitations when necessary
• Make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions based on patient information, current scientific evidence, clinical judgment, and patient preference
• Adhere to and abide by established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control

Requirements

• BC/BE General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• The ideal candidate will have proven people leadership experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of experience of 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in trauma care and management
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Sign-on bonus
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Roadmap to residency
• Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options

Pay

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus. Health, dental and vision benefits. 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans. Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage. 12 weeks paid parental leave. Roadmap to residency. Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.

Schedule

Not specified