Trauma Medical Director (M67650)

Trauma Surgery Medical Director (M67650)

Community Memorial Hospital, VCU Health - South Hill, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the VCU Department of Surgery is to provide nationally ranked, advanced, patient-oriented, cost-effective and safe surgical services and sciences across all levels of care, as well as to create the finest training environment for the region’s future surgical specialists.

Chief Purpose of this position:? VCU Health Department of Surgery is seeking a general surgeon for our practice at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) in South Hill, Virginia, who will serve as the Trauma Medical Director at CMH for the development of a Level III trauma center. This position will be within the VCU Acute Care Surgery division and operates within the VCU trauma system network which includes a Level I Trauma Center located in Richmond, Virginia.

Position Responsibilities:? 

?Clinical | The trauma medical director will be an integral part of the general surgery practice and trauma care coverage  at Community Memorial Hospital with the opportunity to work at other VCUHS locations including clinical coverage and service at the VCU level I Trauma Center. The candidate must be Board eligible/Board certified in General Surgery. with additional qualifications in surgical critical care is preferred. Must have excellent skills in emergency general surgery, elective community general surgery including  minimally invasive procedures.

Administrative | The Trauma Medical Director (TMD) is responsible for the development, growth and oversight of the Trauma Program and Trauma service  at the Level III trauma center within the VCU trauma system network and work closely and collaboratively with the Chair of the Trauma System Network. The TMD must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent roles of various allied health professions. The TMD is responsible for promoting high standards of practice through the development of trauma policies, protocols and practice guidelines, participating in rigorous performance improvement monitoring at the Community Memorial hospital and within the Trauma network. The TMD must be involved in the development of the EMS trauma component in the  South Hill region and invested in prehospital personnel training, EMS performance improvement, and prehospital patient safety.  

Teaching | This faculty member will have teaching responsibilities for any residents or fellows who may rotate at Community Memorial Hospital or as applicable during rotations at the VCUHS main hospital. The TMD will work closely with the VCU Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE)  to provide trauma care education to EMS providers in the region, nursing, residents and faculty of all disciplines involved in the Level III trauma center. 

Research | Collaboration with basic science faculty in Surgery, VCUHS Level I Trauma center, and the VCU School of Medicine will be encouraged.

Service | Faculty member will serve on, Divisional, Departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as local and regional Trauma and EMS committees, and   in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications:? 

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Virginia state licensure
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
• Ability to function in a complex matrixed environment
• Effective skills in managing conflict
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education and clinical research
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
  
  

Preferred?Qualifications:? 

• ?Surgical critical care is highly preferred

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is dedicated to being the leader in health services for the south-central region of Virginia and portions of northern North Carolina. We offer quality, state-of-the-art healthcare in a convenient, friendly setting, a fact that is born out by our high patient satisfaction scores.

VCU Health CMH is a state of the art facility, opened in 2017, which includes the opening of a labor and delivery unit.  CMH also provides a wide array of in-patient services, including acute care and long-term care along with many outpatient programs such as home health, hospice and many others. Since our inception, we have grown to be one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 800 employees, 200+ volunteers and 85 physicians, representing 30 medical specialties, on staff.

The new 166,700 square foot technologically-advanced facility features 70 private patient rooms and baths, including 10 intensive-coronary care rooms, four LDRP’s (single room obstetrical care) and bariatric rooms that are specially equipped with ceiling mounted lifts to ensure patient and staff safety.

The facility includes three operating room suites, a cesarean section suite, and a 16 bay emergency department.

The hospital has a permanent cardiac catheterization lab to provide the most advanced cardiac care in the region and a full complement of diagnostic services including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, cardiac, vascular and pulmonary studies.  With the new hospital, obstetrics also return to the region.

VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

South Hill, Virginia, is a small town located in the southern part of the state, close to both Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake. With more than 1,000 feet of combined shoreline, these lakes provide residents with ample opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, camping, hiking, and cycling. South Hill has a population of 4,000 residents and is known for its scenic landscapes and small-town charm. But don’t let its size fool you—the area is home to multiple golf courses, parks, and museums, as well as the Colonial Center for the Performing Arts, one of the few remaining vaudeville theaters in America. The town also hosts weekly farmers markets and the Southern Virginia Makers Market. This tight-knit town offers its residents a low cost of living, beautiful views, and true community.