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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma director in the United States is $158,124.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $185,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Trauma Director is a medical professional responsible for overseeing a hospital's trauma program, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. They manage trauma teams, coordinate emergency response protocols, and work with hospital leadership to improve outcomes. Additionally, they may participate in training, data analysis, and process improvement to enhance trauma care efficiency.

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A Trauma Director requires board certification in trauma surgery or emergency medicine, significant clinical experience in trauma care, and leadership capabilities in managing multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with trauma registry databases, performance improvement tools, and certifications such as ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) are essential. Excellent communication, crisis management, and organizational skills help in coordinating complex cases and initiatives. These competencies are vital for delivering optimal patient outcomes, leading trauma teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Trauma Directors often navigate the complexities of managing high-stress, time-sensitive situations involving critically injured patients while ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and national standards. Balancing administrative responsibilities, such as developing trauma policies and overseeing performance improvement programs, with direct patient care can be demanding. Additionally, coordinating communication and collaboration among surgeons, nurses, emergency physicians, and ancillary staff presents both logistical and interpersonal challenges. Because trauma care is unpredictable, adaptability, strong leadership, and decisiveness are essential in overcoming these obstacles and maintaining a successful trauma program.

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Infographic showing various Trauma Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $158,124 per year, or $76 per hour.

Trauma Medical Director

Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc

Newbury Park, CA • On-site

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Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Trauma Medical Director – Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Surgical 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 Highlights

  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Dedicated Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Program
  • 24-hour in-house Trauma Surgeon coverage
  • Strong APP and surgical resident support
  • High-acuity trauma and emergency general surgery case mix
  • Daily multidisciplinary rounds
  • Active surgical residency program with strong emphasis on education
  • Opportunity to lead trauma program development, quality initiatives, and physician engagement

Trauma Medical Director Responsibilities

  • Provide overall clinical leadership for the trauma program
  • Ensure compliance with ACS and state trauma center standards
  • Lead trauma quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives
  • Participate in and lead trauma program committees and multidisciplinary conferences
  • Collaborate with hospital administration and trauma program leadership on program development
  • Support physician engagement, recruitment, and clinical performance within the trauma service
  • Serve as a liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams

Key Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery clinical care
  • Respond to Tier I and Tier II trauma activations
  • Perform trauma and emergency general surgery procedures
  • Manage ACS consults and operative cases
  • Participate in daily inpatient multidisciplinary rounds
  • Collaborate with and supervise Advanced Practice Providers
  • Actively participate in surgical resident education
  • Provide post-operative outpatient follow-up care

Benefits & Practice Support

  • Full-time benefits eligibility based on annual shift minimums
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Established infrastructure including APP and residency support
  • Dedicated contracts and credentialing team
  • Long-term stability within SAMGI, a multi-state surgical group with over 25 years of experience

Qualifications

  • Board-Certified in General Surgery
  • Board-Certified in Surgical Critical Care (SCC)
  • Minimum five (5) years post-fellowship clinical experience
  • Current or recent experience practicing at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
  • Prior leadership experience within a trauma program preferred
  • Eligible for California medical licensure
  • Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery environments
  • Commitment to trauma program leadership, team-based care, and surgical education

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