Trauma Medical Director | University of South Florida
Job at a glance
Job description
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, in partnership with the University of South Florida, is seeking an experienced Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to lead a high-performing trauma and acute care surgery program in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a leadership opportunity within a busy Florida State–verified Level II Trauma Center supported by a robust multidisciplinary team.
Position Overview
The Trauma Medical Director will have full authority and accountability for the trauma program and acute care surgery service, providing both clinical leadership and strategic oversight.
- Leadership responsibility for the trauma program and acute care surgery service
- 12-hour in-house primary coverage with additional 12-hour backup call
- Supported by a dedicated team of:
- 6 full-time trauma surgeons
- 7 full-time Advanced Practice Professionals
- Active participation in TQIP and TQIP collaboratives
- Strong multidisciplinary support including:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Interventional Radiology
Program & Facility Highlights
- Florida State–verified Level II Trauma Center
- Approximately 1,840 trauma activations annually
- High-acuity case mix with 87% blunt trauma / 13% penetrating trauma
- 56-bed Emergency Department with:
- 2 dedicated trauma bays
- 4 additional critical care bays
- 26 operating rooms
- 36 ICU beds (combined Trauma ICU / Medical ICU)
- Pediatric trauma patients (<16 years old) and all burn cases stabilized and transferred to a pediatric specialty center
Qualified Candidates
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care
- Current ATLS Instructor
- Prior experience as Trauma Medical Director or Associate TMD, with state and regional trauma system exposure
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Florida medical license
- No history of license revocation, restriction, or suspension
- Active, unrestricted DEA registration
Incentives & Benefits
- Employed faculty position with academic appointment through the University of South Florida
- Opportunity to lead and shape a mature, high-volume trauma program
- Collaborative academic and clinical environment within a major healthcare system
About HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
- 454-bed, full-service acute care hospital
- 24/7 Emergency Care plus three freestanding ERs
- DNV Primary Plus Stroke Center
- Level II Trauma Center
- Leapfrog A Rating for Patient Safety
- 3-Star STS designation for CABG surgery
About Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville offers an outstanding quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine annually, no state income tax, and a cost of living below the national average. The city features 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the U.S., world-class fishing, a vibrant arts and music scene, and a growing food, brewery, and distillery culture.
As the 12th largest city in the nation, Jacksonville continues to grow rapidly, with more than 500 new residents relocating to Northeast Florida each week, driven largely by career opportunities.
Additional highlights include:
- Minutes from TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship and PGA Tour headquarters
- Professional tennis via the ATP Tour
- 20 minutes from St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city
- Host city for one of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the U.S.
- Dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal offering weekly cruises to the Bahamas