Develop, evaluate, and implement trauma care and treatment protocols to ensure compliance with state and hospital accreditation regulations
Contribute to trauma research and publications
Build partnerships with referring physicians, emergency medical services, and community stakeholders
Lead the trauma service line in the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care
Contribute to medical student, resident, and post-graduate teaching.
Develop and document a plan of care for each patient, including a complete medical history that includes essential and accurate information, a physical examination, diagnosis of the causes of injuries and illnesses, appropriate treatment and/or referral, and hospital visitations when necessary.
Make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions based on patient information, current scientific evidence, clinical judgment, and patient preference.
Adhere to and abide by established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus
Health, dental and vision benefits
403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans
Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
12 weeks paid parental leave.
Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.
About ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.
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Annual Compensation Range $445,027.00 - $615,473.00
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
Job Details
ChristianaCare, a leading healthcare system in the Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking an experienced Trauma Medical Director to lead Delaware's sole Level 1 Trauma Center. We are seeking a visionary physician leader to advance the delivery of trauma care.
This position offers the ideal opportunity to
Lead a highly skilled and experienced team of 13 board certified surgeons and 16 advanced practice clinicians who are committed to advancing the field of trauma surgery.
Partner with executive and clinical leadership to advance excellence in trauma prevention, acute care services, research, and education throughout the healthcare system.
Contribute to student education and surgical resident training through our ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency.
Deliver clinical and strategic leadership ensuring quality, innovation, collaboration and growth within the trauma program
Provide medical direction for the program, including coordination of medical services across specialties and supervision of all services performed within trauma surgery
Position Qualifications
BC/BE General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Delaware and meet credentialing requirements
Minimum of experience of 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred
The ideal candidate will have proven people leadership experience
Christianacare · Newark, DE