Trauma Surgeon & Research Director — Lead Care & Innovation

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Tail malpractice insurance

PTO

CME support

Relocation aid

Spousal job support

Academic environment

Job summary

Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania seeks a Trauma Surgeon/Research Director to lead trauma and surgical critical care at a Level 1 trauma center. You will oversee clinical care for trauma patients, participate in 24/7 coverage, and guide research aligned with PA Trauma Systems Foundation standards.

The role includes teaching General Surgery residents and medical students, collaborating with a dedicated team, and maintaining a small elective practice.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Current ATLS certification required (Instructor preferred).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for trauma, critical care, and acute care surgery patients.
• Participate in 24/7 trauma and acute care surgery coverage.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based care.
• Participate in trauma performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Educate and train General Surgery residents and medical students.
• Maintain a small elective surgical practice.

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME General Surgery residency

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license

ATLS certification

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Job description

Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania seeks a Trauma Surgeon/Research Director to lead trauma and surgical critical care at a Level 1 trauma center. You will oversee clinical care for trauma patients, participate in 24/7 coverage, and guide research aligned with PA Trauma Systems Foundation standards.

The role includes teaching General Surgery residents and medical students, collaborating with a dedicated team, and maintaining a small elective practice.