Medical Director, Trauma & Trauma Research

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Medical Director of Trauma Services in Raleigh, NC. The role provides clinical and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for injured patients in a Level I Trauma Center.

The position involves a balanced allocation of .50 FTE administrative tasks and .50 FTE clinical work. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Medicine, appropriate licensure, and previous trauma-related leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Physician and Board Certification in Area of Practice required.
• Previous trauma-related leadership experience required, preferably in a community-based hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational, research, and strategic leadership for the trauma program.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for injured patients across the continuum.
• Maintain compliance with ACS and state trauma designation standards.

Education

Doctorate Medicine

Job description

Overview

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.

Hospital and Practice Overview

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.

Position Summary

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). Our team 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. Position will be structured as .50 FTE administrative and .50 FTE clinical within the general surgery/trauma team.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EEO Statement

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Medical Physician and Board Certification in Area of Practice Required.

Education

Doctorate Medicine Required.

Experience

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required. Previous trauma related leadership experience required, preferably in a community-based hospital setting.