Trauma Medical Director

Trauma Medical DirectorSurgical 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 HighlightsLevel II Trauma CenterDedicated Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Program24-hour in-house Trauma Surgeon coverageStrong APP and surgical resident supportHigh-acuity trauma and emergency general surgery case mixDaily multidisciplinary roundsActive surgical residency program with strong emphasis on educationOpportunity to lead trauma program development, quality initiatives, and physician engagementTrauma Medical Director ResponsibilitiesProvide overall clinical leadership for the trauma programEnsure compliance with ACS and state trauma center standardsLead trauma quality improvement and performance improvement initiativesParticipate in and lead trauma program committees and multidisciplinary conferencesCollaborate with hospital administration and trauma program leadership on program developmentSupport physician engagement, recruitment, and clinical performance within the trauma serviceServe as a liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teamsKey Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery clinical careRespond to Tier I and Tier II trauma activationsPerform trauma and emergency general surgery proceduresManage ACS consults and operative casesParticipate in daily inpatient multidisciplinary roundsCollaborate with and supervise Advanced Practice ProvidersActively participate in surgical resident educationProvide post-operative outpatient follow-up careBenefits & Practice SupportFull-time benefits eligibility based on annual shift minimumsPaid malpractice insuranceEstablished infrastructure including APP and residency supportDedicated contracts and credentialing teamLong-term stability within SAMGI, a multi-state surgical group with over 25 years of experienceQualificationsBoard-Certified in General SurgeryBoard-Certified in Surgical Critical Care (SCC)Minimum five (5) years post-fellowship clinical experienceCurrent or recent experience practicing at a Level I or Level II Trauma CenterPrior leadership experience within a trauma program preferredEligible for California medical licensureStrong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery environmentsCommitment to trauma program leadership, team-based care, and surgical education