Trauma Program Manager

Lucid Staffing Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lucid Staffing Solutions is partnering with a Level II trauma center on the Central Coast of California to appoint a Trauma Program Manager who will guide the clinical, operational, and strategic direction of the program. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, performance improvement, and accreditation readiness for both adult and pediatric trauma care.

The ideal candidate will oversee budgets, trauma registry, and multidisciplinary committee activities while collaborating with the trauma

Qualifications

• Experience leading a trauma program in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of trauma verification standards and accreditation readiness.
• Ability to manage budgets and trauma data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the trauma program, including day-to-day operations, performance improvement, education, outreach, and regulatory readiness.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary trauma care and develop clinical protocols for adult and pediatric patients.
• Lead trauma committee activities and maintain readiness for verification standards.
• Oversee budgets, trauma registry, and data management; work with trauma medical director and hospital leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Trauma knowledge

Regulatory readiness

Job description

Join a growing trauma program and lead the strategic, clinical, and operational direction of a Level II trauma center committed to advancing high quality emergency and trauma care for its region.

This opportunity is with an established, full-service hospital that operates a verified Level II trauma program and holds long standing recognition for its commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory readiness, and community-based care. The organization maintains active accreditation through the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and works closely with regional EMS, referring facilities, and community partners to support an integrated trauma system. It has built a reputation for strong physician partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing investment in program development.

The Trauma Program Manager will provide leadership and oversight of the trauma program, including day to day operations, performance improvement, education, outreach, and regulatory and accreditation readiness. This role coordinates interdisciplinary trauma care and supports the development of clinical protocols and practice guidelines for adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include managing program budgets, overseeing trauma registry and data management, leading multidisciplinary trauma committee activities, and maintaining ongoing readiness for verification standards. The position works closely with the trauma medical director, hospital administration, nursing leadership, and community stakeholders to ensure coordinated, high quality trauma care across the continuum.

This opportunity is located along the Central Coast of California, an area known for its mild year round climate, coastal scenery, and access to agricultural valleys, wine country, and nearby beaches. The region offers a relaxed pace of living with proximity to major metropolitan areas of the state, making it an appealing destination for leaders seeking a strong quality of life alongside meaningful professional opportunity.

This role offers a competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package.