Join Phoenix Children's And Lead Their Pediatric Trauma Surgery Team | Competitive Comp, Exclusive Benefits + More

Phoenix Children’s is seeking an innovative Leader in Clinical & Academic Pediatric Trauma & General Surgery who will serve as the Pediatric Trauma Medical Director. This appointment will include academic affiliations at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Creighton Medical School.

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Phoenix Children’s has been verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center since 2009 and is the only pediatric-designated trauma center in the state of Arizona.

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Job Details

1. The current operating room and interventional capacity includes 12 inpatient OR’s and 17 ambulatory OR’s/GI endoscopy suites, 2 interventional radiology suites and 2 cardiac catheterization suites.
2. The Director is expected to have strong experience with the ACS trauma quality program and verification.
3. The trauma program is currently supported by a trauma program manager, 2 performance improvement coordinators, 5 trauma nurse practitioners, 2 trauma social workers, 4 trauma registrars, and 5 research personnel, as well as a robust injury prevention program.

This is a unique role for a gifted clinical and academic pediatric surgeon who has a solid vision for teaching, clinical, and research program development and who appreciates the significance of collegial decision-making in an interdisciplinary structure.

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Job Qualifications

1. Applicants must have an MD or MD/PhD degree
2. Be board-certified in pediatric surgery
3. Meet the other Trauma Medical Director requirements of a Level I trauma center.
4. They must provide documentation of achieved accomplishments and demonstrated proof of mentorship, leadership, and scholarship in pediatric surgery and trauma.
5. The successful candidate must possess effective interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
6. It is expected that the candidate will be eligible for academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level of our affiliated medical schools.

About Us

Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital – East Valley, Phoenix Children's – Avondale Campus, Phoenix Children's – Arrowhead Campus, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11

community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers, and seven community-service outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system provides world-class

inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency, and urgent care and has been serving children and families for 40 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,175 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties.

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Alongside our colleagues, collaborators, and communities, we're elevating pediatric care, education, and innovation, so we can all grow healthier together. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.