Physician - Trauma Surgery

Main Line Health • Paoli, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our growing team at our Level II Trauma Center at Paoli Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at a leading tertiary health system with full clinical autonomy, a diverse case mix, and access to advanced resources. Main Line Health’s trauma programs are consistently recognized for exceptional performance and quality outcomes. As a system, we are committed to advancing excellence in Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Critical Care across our hospitals. This role offers an opportunity to join a highly respected health system and help shape the future of trauma care in the region through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery (and Surgical Critical Care if applicable).
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery preferred.
• ATLS instructor status preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent trauma or acute care surgery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 trauma and acute care surgery coverage, including in-house call as scheduled.
• Perform initial evaluation, resuscitation, operative and non-operative management, and ongoing care for trauma patients.
• Participate in the care of emergency general surgery and surgical critical care patients as assigned.
• Collaborate with trauma program leadership, nursing, APPs, and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in trauma activations, massive transfusion protocol, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Document all patient care activities in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) activities, including case reviews and M&M conferences.
• Support trauma center verification and designation processes.
• Engage in education and training for residents, APPs, nurses, and other team members.
• Participate in community outreach and injury prevention initiatives as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of trauma care guidelines, protocols, and best practices.
• Attend required meetings, educational sessions, and maintain all necessary certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Trauma Medical Director or hospital leadership.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: generous vacation, CME allowance, robust retirement plan with pension, and top-tier health and wellness options
• Financial stability with a top-ranked, financially secure health system

What This Job Offers

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