Trauma Medical Director - Emergency Medicine Huntsville Memorial

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann seeks a full-time Trauma Medical Director for our Emergency Medicine team. This role includes overseeing trauma care quality and protocols, collaborating with staff, and ensuring effective patient management in a level IV Trauma department. Join us to make a significant impact in trauma care while enjoying generous compensation and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Generous compensation

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Board eligible or EM certified.
• Currently certified in ATLS.
• Experience in leading trauma care initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain a trauma center.
• Collaborate with Trauma Program Coordinator to establish program goals.
• Implement trauma program policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Medical Expertise

Performance Improvement

Education

EM certification or board eligibility

Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

To provide medical expertise and oversight of care that is being provided through the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. The physician is expected to exercise the highest level of expertise in order to optimize quality of care.

Job Description

Memorial Hermann has an opportunity for a full-time Trauma Medical Director physician to join our Emergency Medicine team at Huntsville Memorial Hospital located north of Houston. The Emergency Department is level IV Trauma and treats approximately 21,900 patients per year. The qualified candidate should be EM certified or board eligible.

The Trauma Medical Director is responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of trauma policies, protocols and practice guidelines; participating in performance improvement monitoring; resident and staff education.

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain a trauma center.
• Collaborate with the Trauma Program Coordinator to establish trauma program goals and objectives. Participate in the development and writing of trauma policies, protocols and practice guidelines.
• Implement all trauma program policies and procedures as they pertain to patient care.
• Organize, direct and integrate the trauma program with all other departments and services within the hospital.
• Promote a cooperative and collaborative working environment among the clinical disciplines involved in trauma care.
• Establish a physician case management process that fosters cost-effective, high-quality patient care.
• Determine and implement PI activities appropriate to the trauma program.
• Currently certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Other administrative services as requested by leadership.

• Generous compensation
• Flexible scheduling