Associate Trauma Medical Director

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Wellbeing resources including freeCoun

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

PTO and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Financial wellbeing resources

Family-focused and voluntary benefits

CME time and dues reimbursement

Job summary

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville is seeking an Associate Trauma Medical Director to lead a dynamic trauma and acute care surgery team alongside the Trauma Medical Director. This leader will oversee a multispecialty team and coordinate high‑volume trauma care in a Level II center.

The role emphasizes performance improvement, resident education, and collaboration with specialists to deliver comprehensive acute care services in a busy urban setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in General Surgery with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
• Active Florida license or ability to obtain; no restrictions.
• Current unrestricted DEA registration.
• Extensive trauma surgery experience.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead 12-hour primary in-house coverage with 12-hour back-up.
• Collaborate with multispecialty teams (Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Interventional Radiology).
• Oversee seven advance practice professionals and six trauma surgeons.
• Participate in TQIP and related collaboratives.
• Supervise and mentor general surgery residents on the service.

Skills

General Surgery

Surgical Critical Care

Florida License

DEA Registration

Trauma Surgery

Leadership

Job description

Job Summary

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, is seeking an Associate Trauma Medical Director to lead a dynamic trauma and acute care surgery team alongside Trauma Medical Director in Jacksonville.

Description

Specialization

Surgery Critical Care

Qualified Candidates

• Must be board certified in General Surgery with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
• Have a current, or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Florida - not subject to any restrictions, probationary terms or conditions
• No history of license to practice being revoked, restricted or suspended by any professional licensing agency in any state or jurisdiction
• Have current, unrestricted DEA registration
• Have previous Trauma Surgery experience
• Be committed to impactful performance improvement
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills
• Duties are organized around 12-hour primary in-house coverage, plus 12-hour back-up.
• The acute care surgery team has six advanced practice professionals.
• General surgery residents rotate on the service.
• The program participates in TQIP and TQIP collaboratives.
• Supported by a multispecialty team of Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology

About the position

• The acute care surgery team has seven fulltime advanced practice professionals and six fulltime trauma surgeons.
• The program participates in TQIP and TQIP collaboratives.
• Supported by a multispecialty team of Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology
• 26 ORs and 36 ICU beds combined TICU/MICU
• 56-bed emergency department with 2 dedicated trauma bays and 4 additional critical care bays
• 1840 annual trauma patients entered in the registry
• Florida State verified level II Trauma Center
• High volume of blunt / penetrating trauma (87% / 13%)
• Pediatric trauma (under 16 years old) and all burn cases stabilized and transferred to pediatric center

Incentives/Benefits Package

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

• HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is a full-service, acute-care hospital with 454 inpatient beds
• 24-hour Emergency Care at hospital and 3-free standing ERs
• DNV Primary Plus Stroke Center
• Level II trauma center
• Rated Leapfrog A for Patient Safety
• 3 star STS facility for CABG

With over 200 days of sunshine per year, no state income taxes, lower cost of living, proximity to 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the nation, world-class fishing, vibrant street arts scene, and local distilleries and craft breweries, Jacksonville is a top destination to work and live. It is the 12th largest city in the United States and more than 500 people move to Northeast Florida each week with jobs being the major driving relocation factor.

Minutes from the home of the PGA Tour's world golf headquarters at TPC Sawgrass and The PLAYERS Championship, as well as home to tennis at the ATP Tour, Jacksonville is a 20-minute drive from the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine. Jacksonville also hosts one of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the United States and is a dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal with weekly cruises to the Bahamas.