Trauma Surgeon – Main Line Health

Main Line Health; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME allowance

Robust retirement plan

Health and wellness

Pension program

Job summary

Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system, seeks a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join the Paoli Hospital Level II Trauma Center, offering full clinical autonomy across trauma, acute care surgery, and critical care with a diverse case mix and access to advanced resources.

The system highlights trauma excellence and leadership opportunities, including involvement in GME and quality initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to future trauma care

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Surgical Critical Care.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services, including critical care management
• Participate in Graduate Medical Education (GME)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Board-certified in Surgical Critical/C

Minimally invasive techniques

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our growing team at our Level II Trauma Center at Paoli Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at a leading tertiary health system with full clinical autonomy, a diverse case mix, and access to advanced resources.

Main Line Health's trauma programs are consistently recognized for exceptional performance and quality outcomes. As a system, we are committed to advancing excellence in Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Critical Care across our hospitals. This role offers an opportunity to join a highly respected health system and help shape the future of trauma care in the region through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

Benefits and Lifestyle

• Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: generous vacation, CME allowance, robust retirement plan with pension, and top-tier health and wellness options
• Financial stability with a top-ranked, financially secure health system
• Area offers top-ranked public and private schools
• Minutes from historic Philadelphia with world-class dining, arts, and cultural opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services, including critical care management
• Participate in Graduate Medical Education (GME)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques is required
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a commitment to patient-centered care

Why Join Main Line Health?

• Full Clinical Freedom: Autonomy to practice across trauma, acute care surgery, and critical care
• Commitment to Education: Active involvement in GME and teaching opportunities
• Research Opportunities: Access to outcome studies and scholarly projects
• Leadership Pathways: Early hires will have opportunities for roles such as System Leader of Trauma, Medical Director positions, and Medical Quality Officer for Trauma

About Us

Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its suburbs. At its core are four respected acute care hospitals - Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital - as well as Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the nation's premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. Our commitment is to deliver advanced medicine while promoting prevention, education, and research through the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.

We recognize that our people are our most important asset, and we foster a work environment of collaboration, participation, and respect. Main Line Health is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about life at Main Line Health, follow @mainlinehealthcareers on Instagram and Facebook.

Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job