Medical Director Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, Division Chief

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tower Health is seeking a Medical Director and Division Chief for Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery at Reading Hospital, its flagship hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Reading Hospital is a state-recognized Level 1 trauma center and part of a regionally integrated healthcare system with more than 10,000 team members and approximately 1,200 beds. The hospital has residency and fellowship programs and an academic partnership with Drexel University College of Medicine.

The Trauma Surgery team provides clinical care for trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care general surgery patients. Physicians evaluate and manage patients in the emergency department, cover the surgical intensive care unit, and may participate in a small elective surgical practice. Experienced advanced practice providers and General Surgery residents support care on the service.

The Medical Director provides medical leadership, supervision, planning, vision, and direction for the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, with a focus on meeting hospital, Tower Health Medical Group, and community needs. The position includes clinical care, 24/7 trauma and acute care surgery coverage, quality and performance improvement work, and education in a supportive academic environment.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Current ATLS certification.
• Demonstrated productivity in research efforts.

Nice To Haves

• ATLS instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for trauma, critical care, and acute care surgery patients.
• Participate in 24/7 trauma and acute care surgery coverage.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based care consistent with Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation standards.
• Participate in trauma performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Educate and train General Surgery residents and medical students.
• Maintain a small elective surgical practice.
• Provide medical leadership, supervision, planning, vision, and direction for the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with employer automatic contribution and matching.
• Claims-made malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• CME time and financial allowance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Spousal/domestic partner job-search support.
• Strong academic and teaching environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree