TACS surgeon and Medical Director

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH); London; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Medical Director to lead its Trauma and Acute Care Surgery service. This pivotal role is primarily clinical, focusing on emergency general surgery and trauma management while also encompassing administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with ACS Level III Trauma Center standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about advancing clinical care and education in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery is required.
• Proficiency in managing emergency general surgery cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direct patient care in trauma and acute care surgery.
• Create and manage physician work schedules and education programs.

Skills

Trauma Management

Emergency General Surgery

Leadership

Communication Skills

Clinical Protocol Development

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Trauma ATLS Certification

Job description

Physician for acute care surgery and medical director.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Medical Director to lead and manage the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery service at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. This leadership role will be approximately 85% clinical and 15% administrative. The successful candidate will manage a team of surgeons and advanced practice providers (APPs), ensure high-quality patient care, and oversee the development of educational programs, clinical reviews, policies, protocols, and guidelines in alignment with ACS Level III Trauma Center requirements.

The role involves a majority of emergency general surgery (~80%) with a smaller but critical focus on trauma patient management (~20%). This position requires an individual who is fully competent in managing both emergency general surgery and trauma patients and is passionate about education, team leadership, and advancing clinical care.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery (required)
• Trauma ATLS certification and proficiency in trauma management (required).
• Proficiency in Emergency General Surgery: Must be fully competent in managing emergency general surgery cases, including trauma, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal surgeries, etc.
• Trauma fellowship training is not mandatory if there is demonstrated proficiency and experience in trauma care.
• Strong collaborative and leadership skills and experience in managing a team of surgeons and APPs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong background in developing and implementing clinical protocols, educational initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and fostering a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing ACS Level III Trauma Center protocols and guidelines.
• Experience in trauma center accreditation processes and quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical (~85% or 12 TACS shifts/4 weeks)

• Lead and provide direct patient care in trauma and acute care surgery, with an emphasis on emergency general surgery.
• Perform major surgeries, including emergency general surgery cases, trauma resuscitations, and surgeries in line with ACS Level III Trauma Center standards.
• Provide trauma and emergency general surgery consultation and management for inpatient and emergency department patients.
• Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, APPs, and nursing staff to deliver exceptional care.
• Participate in trauma rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and case reviews to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintain proficiency in trauma management, as outlined in ACS guidelines, and perform trauma surgeries when needed.
• Participate in after-hours call rotation for trauma and emergency general surgery cases.

Administrative (~15% or 6 admin hours per week, separate from clinical role)

• Create and manage physician work schedules and arrange per diem support as needed.
• Lead the development and implementation of trauma and emergency general surgery education programs for the medical team.
• Develop and regularly review clinical policies, protocols, and guidelines for trauma and emergency general surgery, ensuring compliance with ACS Level III standards and hospital regulations.
• Oversee the performance evaluation of surgeons and APPs, providing constructive feedback and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Work with hospital leadership to assess and address clinical and operational needs within the trauma and acute care surgery department.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of departmental strategic goals and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with trauma-related regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality improvement initiatives.

Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.