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Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health
Location: Wynnewood, PA
Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our growing team at our Level II Trauma Center at Paoli Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at a leading tertiary health system with full clinical autonomy, a diverse case mix, and access to advanced resources.
Main Line Health's trauma programs are consistently recognized for exceptional performance and quality outcomes. As a system, we are committed to advancing excellence in Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Critical Care across our hospitals. This role offers an opportunity to join a highly respected health system and help shape the future of trauma care in the region through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.
Position Summary
The Trauma Physician provides direct clinical care to trauma, critical care, and acute care surgery patients at Main Line Health hospitals. The trauma surgeon is responsible for the evaluation and management of patients with trauma or acute general surgery needs in the emergency room and inpatient services. The Trauma Physician collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with ACS and state trauma standards.
Benefits and Lifestyle

• Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: generous vacation, CME allowance, robust retirement plan with pension, and top-tier health and wellness options
• Financial stability with a top-ranked, financially secure health system
• Area offers top-ranked public and private schools
• Minutes from historic Philadelphia with world-class dining, arts, and cultural opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide 24/7 trauma and acute care surgery coverage, including in-house call as scheduled.
• Perform initial evaluation, resuscitation, operative and non-operative management, and ongoing care for trauma patients.
• Participate in the care of emergency general surgery and surgical critical care patients as assigned.
• Collaborate with trauma program leadership, nursing, APPs, and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in trauma activations, massive transfusion protocol, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Document all patient care activities in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) activities, including case reviews and M&M conferences.
• Support trauma center verification and designation processes.
• Engage in education and training for residents, APPs, nurses, and other team members.
• Participate in community outreach and injury prevention initiatives as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of trauma care guidelines, protocols, and best practices.
• Attend required meetings, educational sessions, and maintain all necessary certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Trauma Medical Director or hospital leadership.
Education
• Medical Degree (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery preferred.
Licensure & Certification
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery (and Surgical Critical Care if applicable).
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification required; instructor status preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 2 years of recent trauma or acute care surgery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
Why Join Main Line Health?

• Full Clinical Freedom: Autonomy to practice across trauma, acute care surgery, and critical care
• Commitment to Education: Active involvement in GME and teaching opportunities
• Research Opportunities: Access to outcome studies and scholarly projects
• Leadership Pathways: Early hires will have opportunities for roles such as System Leader of Trauma, Medical Director positions, and Medical Quality Officer for Trauma

About Us
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its suburbs. At its core are four respected acute care hospitals - Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital - as well as Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the nation's premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. Our commitment is to deliver advanced medicine while promoting prevention, education, and research through the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.
We recognize that our people are our most important asset, and we foster a work environment of collaboration, participation, and respect. Main Line Health is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about life at Main Line Health, follow @mainlinehealthcareers on Instagram and Facebook.
Interested candidates should contact:
Anita Shayegan
Physician Recruitment
shayegana@mlhs.org
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job