Trauma Medical Director North Dallas, Texas

American College Of Surgeons; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Surgical in North Dallas is seeking a BoardCertified Surgical Critical Care surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director for an established Level II Trauma Center. This leadership role blends trauma program oversight with a high-volume operative practice and an exceptionally attractive schedule.

The position includes approximately 52 in-house 24-hour trauma/EGS shifts per year, backup coverage, and flexible weekday administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care
• Independently manage: high-volume emergency general surgery, trauma surgery at a Level II center, broad acute care surgery caseload

Responsibilities

• Lead trauma program development and oversee trauma services
• Balance clinical responsibilities with administrative duties
• Provide leadership as Trauma Medical Director for the Level II center

Skills

Leadership

Operative skills

Clinical judgment

Schedule management

Emergency surgery

Program development

Education

Board-certified in General Surgery

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

ATLS certification preferred

Texas medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Sigma Surgical is seeking a BoardCertified Surgical Critical Care surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director for an established Level II Trauma Center in North Dallas. This leadership role blends trauma program oversight with a highvolume operative practice and an exceptionally attractive schedule.

The position includes approximately 52 inhouse 24hour trauma/EGS shifts per year, backup coverage, and flexible weekday administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable independently managing a busy emergency general surgery service, operating across the full breadth of acute care surgery, and leading continued trauma program development.

Compensation includes a strong guaranteed component with significant productivitybased upside and 90thpercentile earning potential. Elective practice is available but not required. Additional compensated Surgical ICU opportunities are anticipated as the program expands.

This role is ideal for an experienced trauma/SCC surgeon seeking leadership responsibility, continued operative practice, strong compensation, and substantially more control over their schedule than a traditional fulltime trauma position.

• BoardCertified in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage:
  • Highvolume emergency general surgery
  • Trauma surgery at a Level II center
  • Broad acute care surgery caseload
• Strong operative capability and clinical judgment
• Proven leadership skills and interest in trauma program development
• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with administrative duties
• ATLS certification preferred
• Eligibility for Texas medical licensure