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Trauma Program Manager

Englewood, CO ยท On-site

$102K - $159K/yr

Works closely with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director. Helps to guide outreach, injury prevention. and educational activities based on trauma center data. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ...

Trauma Program Manager RN

Longmont, CO ยท On-site

$89K - $143K/yr

In collaboration with the medical director and organizational leaders will coordinate trauma care and systems and oversee the regulatory compliance and performance of the program as aligned with the ...

Trauma Program Manager RN

Longmont, CO ยท On-site

$89K - $143K/yr

In collaboration with the medical director and organizational leaders will coordinate trauma care and systems and oversee the regulatory compliance and performance of the program as aligned with the ...

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How much do trauma program director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma program director in Colorado is $114,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,400.00 and $122,500.00 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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Trauma Program Manager

HCA HealthONE Swedish

Englewood, CO โ€ข On-site

$102K - $159K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Salary Estimate: $102440.00 - $159827.20 / 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

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nationโ€™s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a(an) Trauma Program Manager for our HCA HealthONE Swedish team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, 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 has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Trauma Program Manager role today!

Job Summary and Qualifications
I. Position Summary:

The Trauma Program Manager (TPM) serves as the manager of the trauma performance improvement program. The TPM maintains Trauma Administration's annual Trauma Performance Improvement Plan and oversight of quality indicators set by national and state entities, HCA CSG Trauma Services and HealthONE Swedish Medical Center. Activities include promoting high quality trauma care through a concurrent and retrospective quality program. Works closely with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director. Helps to guide outreach, injury prevention. and educational activities based on trauma center data.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

 

I. Developing and maintaining an annual Trauma Performance Improvement Plan (TPIP) with approval of the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and Trauma Program Director (TPD)

2. Oversight, management, and reporting of trauma quality indicators such as audit filters, complications, American College of Surgeons, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) indicators, HCA specified, and other metrics.

3. Serve as the Trauma Administration's liaison to the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).

4. Problem solving and resolution of trauma PI events in real-time and retrospectively. Identify trends with clinical and operational processes.

5. Works with physicians, patients, staff, external agencies, and other organizations to address trauma quality, safety, and process issues.

6. Works with Trauma Nurse Coordinators (TNC) to organize concurrent PI being obtained by them.

7. Manage trauma specific performance improvement (Pl) committees.

8. Manage and foster the integration of trauma Pl with the hospital's quality program.

9. Prepare reports appropriate to audience utilizing multiple computer-based software and web-based applications.

I0. Assuring loop closure and documentation of all identified Pl events.

11. Maintain a log/report/dashboard that monitors the status of performance improvement events.


Position Description/Performance Appraisal/Competency Summary

 

12. Demonstrates proficiency in abstracting and collecting trauma case data and using the trauma database to report trauma case data.

13. Helps to guide and facilitate outreach, injury prevention, and educational activities based on trauma data.

14. Completes all mandatory education requirements of Swedish Medical Center, HCA Mountain Division, CSG Trauma Services, TQIP, Colorado Department of Public Health state trauma center regulations, and Trauma Administration.

15. Participates in the education and professional growth of Trauma Administration staffs.

16. Promotes teamwork and positive relationships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders

17. Exercises discretion in performance of duties. Adheres to HIPAA regulations.

18. Other duties as assigned by the department director.

II. Position Requirements: Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multistate nursing licensure. TCRN, CEN, CCRN, or related topic certification preferred, not required

A. Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

B. Experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in ED/ICU/Trauma/Critical Care

Preferred:

Supervisory experience

Quality/Performance Improvement, trauma patient care, project management, trauma programmatic experience Previous Trauma Registry experience, knowledge of ICD coding, ISS, and AAAM AIS coding

Experience working with EMS helpful

TNCC Provider, Instructor or Course Director

TOPIC (Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course) or other quality program completion   HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patientsโ€™ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNowยฎ urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONEโ€™s acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than 115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the regionโ€™s preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the stateโ€™s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journalsโ€™ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a(an) Trauma Program Manager.Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

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.