Medical Director, Trauma & Trauma Research

<p>WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve. WakeMed has three acute care hospitals and a physical rehabilitation hospital for a total of 970-beds. We also have three healthplexes with stand-alone, 24/7 emergency departments and a variety of outpatient services throughout the region. Our physician practices are home to more than 500 physicians representing nearly every specialty.</p><p>WakeMed is seeking a Medical Director of Trauma Services to provide clinical, operational, research and strategic leadership for the trauma program at WakeMed, Level I Trauma Center (Raleigh). The general surgery & trauma team at WakeMed currently consists of 26 surgeons, residents and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Our surgeons provide trauma/emergency general surgery. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for injured patients across the continuum-from pre-hospital through rehabilitation-while maintaining compliance with ACS and state trauma designation standards and advancing performance, research, and prevention initiatives. The director for will be responsible for achieving and ensuring ACS level I trauma accreditation. Position will be structured as .50 FTE administrative and .50 FTE clinical within the general surgery/trauma team. Previous experience in a community hospital training facility ideal.</p><p>As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including:</p><ul><li><p>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation</p></li><li><p>Robust time off for ideal work life balance</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues, etc.</p></li><li><p>Variety of retirement programs including matching 403b</p></li><li><p>Commencement / Relocation Bonus</p></li><li><p>Public service loan forgiveness-eligible employer</p></li></ul><p textalign="left" class="text-left" style="text-align: left;">WakeMed is situated in a vibrant growing community and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year-round outdoor activities in a temperate climate. Our area also provides an ideal family environment with quality school systems and unsurpassed recreational activities. Physicians interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit a CV to our applicant system and are also invited to inquire in confidence.</p><p textalign="left" class="text-left" style="text-align: left;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="mailto:jkilduff@wakemed.org">jkilduff@wakemed.org</a></p>