Trauma Surgeon - Medical Director Opportunity Northwest Healthcare - Tucson, Arizona

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Trauma Surgeon to serve as Medical Director of the Trauma Program at one of our hospitals in Tucson, Arizona. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a surgeon with strong surgical trauma experience who is interested in overseeing and continuing to grow a Level III Trauma Center. Prior medical director experience is not required for the right candidate with leadership interest and trauma expertise.

As Trauma Medical Director, you will play a key role in guiding clinical quality, program development, and trauma services across the hospital while maintaining an active surgical practice.

Position Highlights

• Trauma Surgeon – Medical Director role
• Leadership oversight of the hospital’s trauma program
• Level III Trauma Center
• 1:4 trauma call rotation
• NWC trauma call coverage
• Clinic located on campus
• Access to ambulatory surgery center
• Advanced surgical technology

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible/Board Certified General Surgeon
• Surgical trauma experience required
• Interest in program leadership and trauma program development
• Director experience welcome but not required

Competitive Benefits Package May Include

• Competitive compensation with bonus incentives
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical loan repayment allowance
• Residency/Fellowship stipend
• Malpractice coverage
• Excellent health benefits with 401(k)
• Annual CME allowance and CME days
• Referral bonuses

About Northwest Healthcare

Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona, offering a comprehensive and integrated healthcare network throughout Tucson and the surrounding communities.

The system includes:

• 300-bed Northwest Medical Center
• 146-bed Oro Valley Hospital
• 18-bed Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita
• 145-bed Northwest Medical Center Houghton

In addition to its four hospitals, Northwest Healthcare operates two freestanding emergency departments, two ambulatory surgery centers, multiple urgent care centers, and three large provider groups specializing in primary care, specialty care, and cardiology. Northwest Healthcare continues to expand its services and footprint throughout the region.

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