Medical Director

What We Offer

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, North Carolina | Level II Trauma Center

Opportunity Overview

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking an experienced, collaborative and mission-driven Trauma Medical Director to provide physician leadership for its Level II Trauma Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a board-certified surgeon with expertise in trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care who is committed to advancing high-quality, patient-centered trauma care across a complex regional health system.

The Trauma Medical Director will partner closely with hospital administration, Surgical Institute leadership, medical staff leaders, the Trauma Program Manager and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support trauma center designation readiness, program development, clinical excellence, performance improvement and physician engagement. The role includes oversight of trauma protocols, trauma resuscitation review, physician peer review, education, credentialing input and collaboration with key services including emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, critical care, nursing and other trauma program partners.

About Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Located in the heart of Charlotte, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is a comprehensive medical center serving patients across the Charlotte region and beyond. As part of Novant Health, a not-for-profit integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals, Presbyterian Medical Center is committed to delivering remarkable care through clinical excellence, innovation, teamwork and a strong culture of safety.

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte offers the energy of a major metropolitan city with the accessibility, neighborhoods and quality of life that continue to attract physicians and families from across the country. The region features a growing population, a strong business community, diverse cultural and dining options, professional sports, international air travel, highly regarded schools and convenient access to mountains, lakes and coastal destinations.

What You'll Do

Position Highlights

• Provide physician leadership for a Level II Trauma Center within a growing regional health system.

• Lead trauma program strategy, clinical oversight, performance improvement and designation readiness.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, subspecialists, nurses, advanced practice providers, registrars and administrative leaders.

• Advance evidence-based trauma care, quality outcomes, peer review, injury prevention, education and regional trauma system engagement.

• Practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.

Responsibilities

Strategic and Program Leadership:

• Provide physician leadership and strategic direction for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery program.

• Partner with hospital administration, Surgical Institute leadership, medical staff leadership and trauma program leaders to define program priorities, resource needs, staffing considerations, equipment needs and budget implications.

• Support trauma center designation, regulatory readiness, long-range planning and program growth.

• Represent the trauma center in hospital, community, regional, state and national trauma initiatives and professional organizations as appropriate.

Clinical Oversight:

• Maintain active involvement in the hospital’s Trauma Service and participate in the care of patients with life-threatening or urgent injuries.

• Oversee trauma care management using current evidence-based treatment modalities.

• Ensure trauma team response, operating room availability, intensive care resources and related clinical support services meet applicable standards.

• Develop, review and update trauma protocols, guidelines, manuals and procedures to support safe, timely and effective care delivery.

Quality, Safety and Peer Review:

• Monitor trauma program quality and performance, including review of trauma resuscitations, outcomes, clinical trends, deficiencies and action plans.

• Collaborate with trauma performance improvement personnel to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure timely follow-through.

• Develop, implement and maintain an effective Trauma Physician Peer Review Program in collaboration with medical staff leadership.

• Chair or actively participate in trauma-related committees, including trauma peer review, performance improvement, morbidity and mortality review, trauma steering and other applicable quality forums.

• Support OPPE and FPPE processes when indicated through performance improvement findings and make recommendations related to physicians providing trauma program services.

Collaboration, Education and Outreach:

• Work with physicians and clinical leaders to resolve concerns related to the Trauma Service and keep appropriate hospital leadership informed of significant issues.

• Assist administration in reviewing and resolving patient and family concerns, complaints or grievances involving trauma care or services.

• Promote professionalism, patient advocacy and active participation in medical staff matters among physicians supporting the program.

• Support trauma-related instruction, in-services, educational programs and community seminars for health care personnel and community partners.

• Collaborate with the Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Registrar, trauma performance improvement coordinators and multidisciplinary team members through regular meetings and day-to-day operational oversight.

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What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school required.

• Successful completion of an accredited general surgery residency required.

• Board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care required.

• Current unrestricted medical license, or eligibility for medical licensure, in North Carolina required.

• Current Advanced Trauma Life Support certification/provider status required and must be maintained.

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in trauma service and/or trauma fellowship training required.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in trauma, acute care surgery, surgical critical care or a comparable hospital-based program required.

• Ability to meet trauma-related continuing medical education requirements, including an average of 12 hours annually or 36 hours over three years of verifiable external trauma-related CME.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• Fellowship training in trauma and surgical critical care preferred

• Experience leading multidisciplinary performance improvement, patient safety, peer review and regulatory or accreditation readiness activities.

• Experience with trauma program designation surveys, ACS/OEMS standards or comparable regulatory review processes.

• Participation in state, regional or national trauma committees or professional organizations.

• Experience with trauma registry data, performance dashboards and clinical outcomes reporting.

• Strong communication, operational, analytical and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across medical staff and administrative structures.

• Commitment to physician engagement, team-based care, education, mentoring, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, physicians are empowered to lead, innovate and shape the future of care delivery. The Trauma Medical Director will have the opportunity to influence trauma program strategy, strengthen multidisciplinary systems of care and contribute to a culture focused on safety, quality, access, equity and remarkable patient outcomes.

Job Opening ID

200034