Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Medical Director

HCA Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 680,000 - 890,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical director stipend

Call compensation

Full benefits

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Aurora is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma surgeon and physician leader to help lead and grow the Orthopedic Trauma program at our Level II Trauma Center in the Denver metropolitan area. This role combines clinical leadership with strategic development, EMS and regional partnerships, and oversight of call coverage and compensation structures.

The incoming Medical Director will collaborate closely with hospital and physician leadership to build a destination program

Qualifications

• Board certified in orthopedic surgery
• Fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma surgery
• 2-3 yrs. practice experience required
• Lead Aurora’s Ortho Trauma program through strategy, clinical quality, growth, physician alignment, and future development of orthopedic trauma services at HCA HealthONE Aurora
• Partner with hospital and physician leadership to build trauma capabilities and establish Aurora as a destination for complex orthopedic trauma care
• Collaborate closely with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, nursing, and other surgical specialties
• Strengthen relationships with EMS, referring physicians, and regional partners

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Orthopedic Trauma program at a Level II Trauma Center
• Strategize for clinical quality, growth, and physician alignment
• Develop and implement future orthopedic trauma services in Aurora
• Partner with hospital and physician leadership on program direction
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, and nursing teams
• Strengthen EMS and regional partner relationships

Job description

Description

Specialization:

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

$ Salary Estimate: $680,000 - $890,000 / year

Job Summary:

HCA HealthONE Aurora is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma surgeon and physician leader to help lead and grow the Orthopedic Trauma program at our Level II Trauma Center in the Denver metropolitan area

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified in orthopedic surgery

• Fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma surgery

• 2-3 yrs. practice experience required

• In addition to maintaining an active and busy clinical practice, this individual will lead Aurora’s Ortho Trauma program through strategy, clinical quality, growth, physician alignment, and the future development of orthopedic trauma services at HCA HealthONE Aurora

• The incoming Ortho Trauma Medical Director will partner directly with hospital and physician leadership to build upon Aurora's trauma capabilities and further establish HCA HealthONE Aurora as a destination for complex orthopedic trauma care

• Collaborate closely with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, nursing, and other surgical specialties

• Strengthen relationships with EMS, referring physicians, and regional partners

Incentive/Benefit Package:

• Sign On Bonus + Relocation Assistance

• Medical Director Stipend

• Additional compensation for call coverage

• Robust benefits are available for full time employees, which includes: paid malpractice, medical, behavioral health, prescription drug, dental and vision, wellbeing resources, life and disability, 401K plan with employer matching contributions, employee stock purchase plan, time off and other paid leave as required by law, supplemental health protection plans, wellbeing resources, flexible spending accounts, life and disability benefits, financial wellbeing resources, time away from work program, family-focused benefits, CorePlus voluntary benefits, CME allowance, CME Time-Off, and license reimbursement. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents and the company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

About HCA HealthONE Aurora (Aurora):

HCA HealthONE Aurora is a 295-bed Level II Trauma Center serving the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

Aurora provides the opportunity to practice complex medicine while helping shape the future of a growing trauma program within HCA HealthONE, one of the region's largest healthcare networks.

For the right physician, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful voice in the program's future while working alongside an executive team committed to growing advanced clinical services, recruiting exceptional physicians, and expanding access to high-quality care.

Our ambition is not simply to provide orthopedic trauma coverage. We want to build a destination program known for clinical excellence, access, exceptional outcomes, and outstanding patient experience.