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HCA Healthcare lists this Surgery - Trauma Physician opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 ( 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
Who can apply
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