Surgery - Trauma Physician

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.

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

• 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 (

• 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

• 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

• 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

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