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Dignity Health

Trauma Medical Director

Chandler, AZ

$480K - $600K/yr

Administrative roles as Trauma Medical Director for Level 1 Trauma facility (0.3 FTE) and DHMG Division Chief (0.1 FTE) * Function in accordance with the duties and responsibilities delineated in the ...

CHI Health at Home

Trauma Medical Director

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Administrative roles as Trauma Medical Director for Level 1 Trauma facility (0.3 FTE) and DHMG Division Chief (0.1 FTE) * Function in accordance with the duties and responsibilities delineated in the ...

Dignity Health

Trauma Medical Director

Chandler, AZ

$480K - $600K/yr

Administrative roles as Trauma Medical Director for Level 1 Trauma facility (0.3 FTE) and DHMG Division Chief (0.1 FTE) * Function in accordance with the duties and responsibilities delineated in the ...

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How much do trauma director jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 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.

What is a Trauma Director job?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Trauma Director position, and why are they important?

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.

What are some common challenges faced by Trauma Directors in a hospital setting?

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.

What is the highest paying healthcare admin job?

In healthcare administration, executive roles such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) tend to have the highest salaries. Trauma Directors, as senior healthcare managers overseeing trauma services, also earn high compensation, often exceeding $150,000 annually depending on the facility and location.
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Infographic showing various Trauma Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $158,124 per year, or $76 per hour.
Director Trauma Program

Director Trauma Program

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

HCA Florida Healthcare rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 459 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

660th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director Trauma Program where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Benefits

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a(an) Director Trauma Program where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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The Trauma Research Director promotes quality care through the coordination and development of research and education. The Research Director promotes advancement of research and innovation in trauma and acute care and is an expert in clinical research.


What you will do in this role:



  • Develop processes for monitoring and improving the financial performance and resource utilization of the Trauma Center.

  • Perform strategic planning and coordinate optimal care of trauma patients across the care continuum.

  • Coordinate efforts between local and regional trauma systems.

  • Monitor clinical processes, outcomes, and system issues related to the quality of care provided.

  • Develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews to identify trends and events.

  • Design the trauma registry to facilitate performance improvement activities, trend reports, and research while protecting confidentiality.

  • Manage the processes for verification and re-verification for the Trauma Center.


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What qualifications you will need:


  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Director Trauma Program role. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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