Trauma Medical Director – Academic Appointment | Level II Trauma | Florida

The Opportunity Program Highlights Qualified Candidates Compensation & Benefits About HCA Florida Memorial Hospital Why Jacksonville, Florida

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, in partnership with the University of South Florida, is seeking an experienced Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to lead a high‑volume, high‑acuity trauma and acute care surgery program in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a key leadership role within a Florida State–verified Level II Trauma Center, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team and academic affiliation.

• Lead and oversee the trauma program and acute care surgery service
• 12‑hour in‑house primary coverage with 12‑hour backup call
• Supported by a dedicated team of:
  • 6 full‑time trauma surgeons
  • 7 full‑time Advanced Practice Professionals
• Active participation in TQIP and TQIP collaboratives
• Robust subspecialty support including:
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Interventional Radiology
• Florida State–verified Level II Trauma Center
• ~1,840 trauma activations annually
• High‑acuity case mix: 87% blunt / 13% penetrating
• 56‑bed Emergency Department with:
  • 2 dedicated trauma bays
  • 4 additional critical care bays
• 26 operating rooms
• 36 ICU beds (combined TICU / MICU)
• Pediatric trauma (<16) and burn patients stabilized and transferred to pediatric specialty center
• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care
• Current ATLS Instructor
• Prior experience as Trauma Medical Director or Associate TMD
• State and regional trauma system experience
• Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license
• Active, unrestricted DEA
• Employed faculty position with academic appointment through the University of South Florida
• Opportunity to lead and further develop a mature, high‑volume trauma program
• Collaborative academic and clinical environment within a major healthcare system
• 454‑bed, full‑service acute care hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Care plus three freestanding ERs
• DNV Primary Plus Stroke Center
• Level II Trauma Center
• Leapfrog A Rating for Patient Safety
• 3‑Star STS designation for CABG surgery
• No state income tax
• Over 200 days of sunshine annually
• Cost of living below the national average
• 22 miles of beaches and the nation’s largest urban park system
• Minutes from TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Championship)
• 20 minutes from St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city
• Major arts, music, and food scene plus cruise access to the Bahamas

About HCA Healthcare

At HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission:
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

We strive to put patients at the center of everything we do at HCA Healthcare. In pursuit of our goal to enhance patient care, we take a comprehensive approach to clinical quality. Across our organization, we integrate systems of care and leverage technology and robust data sets with the intention of consistently delivering the highest-quality care and providing a safe environment for our patients and colleagues.