Medical Director, Trauma & Trauma Research

WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve. WakeMed has three acute care hospitals and a physical rehabilitation hospital for a total of 970-beds. We also have three healthplexes with stand-alone, 24/7 emergency departments and a variety of outpatient services throughout the region. Our physician practices are home to more than 500 physicians representing nearly every specialty. WakeMed is seeking a Medical Director of Trauma Services to provide clinical, operational, research and strategic leadership for the trauma program at WakeMed, Level I Trauma Center (Raleigh). The general surgery & trauma team at WakeMed currently consists of 26 surgeons, residents and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Our surgeons provide trauma/emergency general surgery. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for injured patients across the continuum-from pre-hospital through rehabilitation-while maintaining compliance with ACS and state trauma designation standards and advancing performance, research, and prevention initiatives. The director for will be responsible for achieving and ensuring ACS level I trauma accreditation. Position will be structured as .50 FTE administrative and .50 FTE clinical within the general surgery/trauma team. Previous experience in a community hospital training facility ideal. As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation Robust time off for ideal work life balance Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues, etc. Variety of retirement programs including matching 403b Commencement / Relocation Bonus Public service loan forgiveness-eligible employer WakeMed is situated in a vibrant growing community and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year-round outdoor activities in a temperate climate. Our area also provides an ideal family environment with quality school systems and unsurpassed recreational activities. Physicians interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit a CV to our applicant system and are also invited to inquire in confidence. jkilduff@wakemed.org Contact Information jkilduff@wakemed.org