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Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. lists this Trauma Medical Director opportunity in thousand oaks, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Thousand Oaks, United States | Posted on 03/10/2026
Trauma Medical Director – Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (Full-Time)
Los Robles Regional Medical Center | Thousand Oaks, CA
Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI) is seeking one full-time Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to lead the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery program at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center in Thousand Oaks, California.
The Trauma Medical Director will provide both clinical leadership and program oversight, working collaboratively with hospital administration, trauma program management, and surgical staff to maintain a high-performing trauma service. This role includes active clinical practice in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, while ensuring compliance with trauma center standards, quality improvement initiatives, and physician leadership within the program.
This is a high-acuity clinical environment supported by experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and a Surgery Residency Program, with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to trauma program excellence.
Program & Position Highlights
Dedicated Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Program
24-hour in-house Trauma Surgeon coverage
Strong APP and surgical resident support
High-acuity trauma and emergency general surgery case mix
Daily multidisciplinary rounds
Active surgical residency program with strong emphasis on education
Opportunity to lead trauma program development, quality initiatives, and physician engagement
Provide overall clinical leadership for the trauma program
Ensure compliance with ACS and state trauma center standards
Lead trauma quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives
Participate in and lead trauma program committees and multidisciplinary conferences
Collaborate with hospital administration and trauma program leadership on program development
Support physician engagement, recruitment, and clinical performance within the trauma service
Serve as a liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
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Key Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery clinical care
Respond to Tier I and Tier II trauma activations
Perform trauma and emergency general surgery procedures
Manage ACS consults and operative cases
Participate in daily inpatient multidisciplinary rounds
Collaborate with and supervise Advanced Practice Providers
Actively participate in surgical resident education
Provide post-operative outpatient follow-up care
Benefits & Practice Support
Full-time benefits eligibility based on annual shift minimums
Established infrastructure including APP and residency support
Dedicated contracts and credentialing team
Long-term stability within SAMGI, a multi-state surgical group with over 25 years of experience
Qualifications
Board-Certified in General Surgery
Board-C Certified in Surgical Critical Care (SCC)
Minimum five (5) years post-fellowship clinical experience
Current or recent experience practicing at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
Prior leadership experience within a trauma program preferred
Eligible for California medical licensure
Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery environments
Commitment to trauma program leadership, team-based care, and surgical education
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Worksite address
thousand oaks, CA, 91362, US
Who can apply
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