Trauma Medical Director

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Pflugerville We are seeking a Trauma Surgery Medical Director to join the Department of Surgery at our hospital in Pflugerville, TX. This position will guide and advance the delivery of trauma care as we work toward achieving Level III Trauma Designation. Responsibilities Provide leadership in the clinical management of trauma services Evaluate all trauma and emergency general surgery consults Round on patients in the STICU and Trauma Acute Care Surgery services Provide OR coverage for trauma, emergency general surgery, and elective general surgery Participate in Q3 Trauma/Acute Care Surgery call (with protected time) Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, ACS standards, and institutional protocols Collaborate in a 1:1 physician–APP model for both clinical care and call support Regional outreach and commitment to trauma and emergency surgical services Involvement in both TQIP and NSQIP Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to trauma team members including acute care surgeons, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff Qualifications MD/DO degree Fellowship training in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Surgery (or Osteopathic Board Certification) Licensed (or eligible) to practice medicine in Texas Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (when qualified) ATLS certification Demonstrated experience managing trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care patients Experience with laparoscopic or robotic surgery required Benefits Immediate eligibility for health and wellness benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution CME reimbursement and paid time off Excellent relocation assistance packages #J-18808-Ljbffr