Open Rank - Trauma Network Medical Director

The Department of Surgery at USF is seeking an academic trauma surgeon to join the USF Trauma Network. The successful candidate must be BC/BE, for medical licensure in the State of Florida and eligible to work in the United States. This is a full-time 12-month salaried faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. USF is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

Responsibilities

Responsible (with authority) for all aspects of the Trauma Program at the Facility, to include trauma call panel privileges, treatment protocols and guidelines, service polices, education community outreach, hospital executive interface, and performance improvement; promotes multidisciplinary approach to care of injured, critically ill, and emergency surgical patients; leads trauma education at facility.

The Trauma Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the trauma program meets quality, performance, and accreditation standards while coordinating multidisciplinary care.

Qualifications

Medical degree and Certified (or eligible for certification according to current requirements) by the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in Surgery, with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care. 2. Current as an Advances Trauma Life Support Instructor. 3. Demonstrated proficiency in the field of trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery. 4. Demonstrated competency in administration, finance, and community relations. 5. Demonstrated commitment to teacing health care professional students, residents, and practicing clinicians.

Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.