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Trauma Program Director Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary and Qualifications The Trauma Program Manager collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal trauma patient care services, quality outcomes, and ...

Trauma Program Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$42K - $51K/yr

Job Summary and Qualifications The Trauma Program Manager collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal trauma patient care services, quality outcomes, and ...

Job Summary and Qualifications The Trauma Program Manager collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal trauma patient care services, quality outcomes, and ...

Trauma Program Manager

Houston, TX

$46K - $57K/yr

The Trauma Program Manager in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director is responsible for overall management of the trauma program. The Trauma Program Manager will actively participate in the ...

Our Medical City Plano team is looking for a Director of Trauma Program. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the ...

RN/Trauma Program Manager

Borger, TX · On-site

$47K - $57K/yr

The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, evaluating, and providing feedback to professional level employees who participate in the operations of the trauma program and works ...

RN/Trauma Program Manager

Borger, TX

$47K - $57K/yr

The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, evaluating, and providing feedback to professional level employees who participate in the operations of the trauma program and works ...

Trauma Program Manager

Taylor, TX · On-site

$49K - $60K/yr

Job Summary The Manager of Trauma Programs 1 works with the Medical Director to set up and evaluate the trauma program. They oversee clinical care, education, research, and registry maintenance to ...

... Program Director, Trauma Program Manager, or Trauma Coordinator. Participates in report generation internally and externally as mandated by regulatory agencies. Assist with the preparation of ...

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How much do trauma program director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma program director in Texas is $101,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,200.00 and $108,500.00 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 Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $101,601 per year, or $48.8 per hour.
Trauma Program Manager

Trauma Program Manager

Methodist Healthcare

New Braunfels, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Trauma Program Manager? At Methodist Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Trauma Program Manager collaborates 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. The Trauma Program Manager 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 hospital, regional, and state requirements. The Trauma Program Manager is 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/7-day management.

What you will do in this role:

  • Develop standards of performance, evaluation, and supervision of the Trauma Center’s clinical support staff.
  • 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.
  • Act as an agent for the Trauma Medical Director to assure compliance with regional, state, and national trauma statutes and regulations.
  • Coordinate efforts between local and regional trauma systems.
  • Manage the operational, personnel, and financial aspects of the trauma program.
  • Represent the trauma program on various hospital, local, state, and national committees to enhance and foster optimal care management.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum 3 years of recent hospital nursing experience in Critical Care or Emergency nursing required.
  • Must have recent experience and proficiency with computer databases, word processing, and spreadsheet programs. 
  • Employee completes initial/ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). 

Preferred:

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, experience in quality/performance improvement, experience in project management 

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: 

  • Required: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and current BLS 
  • Preferred: TNCC Instructor  
Benefits

Methodist Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.


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

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Trauma Program Manager opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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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