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Director of Trauma Program

Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

A Director of Trauma Program is needed in Fort Walton Beach, FL, at a 267-bed hospital offering an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Cancer Care Center, open-heart surgery, a main emergency room, a ...

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How much do trauma program director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma program director in the United States is $109,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trauma Program Director, and why are they important?

A Trauma Program Director needs comprehensive knowledge of trauma care systems, leadership experience, and typically an advanced clinical degree such as RN, MD, or DO with relevant certifications like ATLS or TNCC. Familiarity with trauma registry databases, quality improvement tools, and accreditation standards (e.g., ACS) is crucial. Exceptional organizational, communication, and decision-making skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure effective coordination of trauma services, compliance with regulations, and optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Trauma Program Directors in managing multidisciplinary teams?

Trauma Program Directors often navigate the complexities of coordinating care among surgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Balancing differing priorities, communication styles, and schedules can be challenging, especially in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Additionally, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining continuous quality improvement requires strong leadership and organizational skills. Effective Trauma Program Directors foster collaboration, offer clear guidance, and facilitate regular interdisciplinary meetings to address challenges and streamline patient care.

What is a Trauma Program Director?

A Trauma Program Director is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the operation and quality of a hospital's trauma program. This role typically involves coordinating trauma care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing trauma team staff, and leading quality improvement initiatives. The director works closely with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to optimize patient outcomes and maintain the hospital's trauma center designation. They may also be involved in education, community outreach, and data management related to trauma services.

What is the difference between Trauma Program Director vs Trauma Coordinator?

Trauma Program DirectorTrauma Coordinator
Oversees the entire trauma program, manages staff, develops policies, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards.Supports trauma team operations, assists with data collection, and helps implement trauma protocols under supervision.

The Trauma Program Director typically holds advanced certifications, has leadership responsibilities, and works in hospital administration. The Trauma Coordinator focuses on operational support and data management. Both roles are essential in trauma care, but the director has broader oversight and strategic duties.

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Infographic showing various Trauma Program Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 79% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,055 per year, or $52.4 per hour.
Trauma Program Director

Trauma Program Director

Los Robles Regional Medical Center

Thousand Oaks, CA

$141.54K - $212.16K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Salary Estimate: $141544.00 - $212160.00 / year
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our Los Robles Regional Medical Center team is looking for a Trauma Program Director. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Los Robles Regional Medical Center 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.

HCA Healthcare is committed to research and clinical protocols. Do you want to impact standards of care and save lives across the country? Apply today to our Trauma Program Director and be a part of the innovation of ideas.

Job Summary and Qualifications
  • You will work in concert with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal trauma patient care services, quality outcomes and compliance with local, state, and national standards for Trauma Center designation and verification
  • You will continually strives to achieve successful outcomes for all care and programs associated with the trauma service, serves as operational director for all internal/ external program initiatives and requirements as defined by the local designating entity, and the American College of Surgeons Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient Guidelines
  • You will be closely involved with administrative operations, financial support, clinical services, educational activities, outreach initiatives, and research activities of the Trauma Center. This position maintains responsibility/accountability for 24-hour day management.
What qualifications you will need:
  • Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
  • BSN, Master’s Degree in Nursing or related health field preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience required
  • 3 years recent experience in Trauma nursing required
  • Trauma program experience required. Quality/Performance Improvement preferred
  • BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC Preferred. TNCC instructor preferred
  • Current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California
  • Strong computer and hospital informatics skills: Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma requirements 
  • Excellent customer service skills ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and staff as appropriate. 
  • Public speaking skills. Strong networking abilities. Attend TOPIC course within one year of hire.

Los Robles Regional Medical Center is a 380+ bed acute care hospital dedicated to serving the residents of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties along with the Greater Conejo Valley. We are the only Level II Trauma Center in East Ventura County. We are known for providing excellent care with compassion and kindness to each of our patients. In addition, Los Robles Regional Medical Center features a 24-hour emergency department, comprehensive stroke center, ICU/CCU, maternity, Level III NICU, comprehensive cancer center, heart & cardiovascular center, same day surgery, and rehab center.

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.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a Trauma Program Director and help us improve more lives in more ways.

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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