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Main Line Health

Biomedical research division advancing cancer science

Trauma Medical Director - Trauma Surgery

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Master's, PhD, MD
Ardmore, PA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPhysicians & Surgeons

About the job

Requirements
  • Board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
  • Added qualification in Surgical Critical Care.
  • Medical Degree (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery.
  • Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma or Acute Care Surgery required.
  • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in trauma surgery.
  • Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Instructor status required.
  • Ongoing continuing education in trauma (16 hours CME annually or 48 hours over three years, with at least 2 hours per year in pediatric trauma).
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Experience with trauma registry, data analytics, and performance improvement.
  • Commitment to education, research, and community outreach.
Responsibilities
  • Bears responsibility for program direction in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, including development and evaluation.
  • Provides medical direction for the program, including coordination of medical services across specialties and supervision of all services rendered within the Trauma Division.
  • Coordinates with nursing administration to support the nursing needs of the program.
  • Ensures program compliance with all state and local trauma regulations, Joint Commission, Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, and all applicable hospital and medical staff bylaws, rules, and procedures.
  • Participates first-hand in the treatment of multisystem trauma patients.
  • Maintains trauma expertise clinically and educationally, including required CME.
  • Oversees all clinical performance improvement activities, including participation in multidisciplinary conferences, M&M reviews, trauma registry maintenance, and corrective action follow-up.
  • Participates in trauma research and publication efforts; develops trauma treatment protocols.
  • Works with hospital administration and medical staff to establish uniform credentialing criteria and standards for trauma physicians.
  • Directs and participates in the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training program and maintains ATLS instructor status.
  • Oversees all program-related educational activities for undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and allied health personnel.
  • Represents the hospital in national, state, and local trauma-related activities and organizations.
  • Participates in and encourages public education efforts concerning the Trauma Program.
  • Submits timely reports concerning the Trauma Program to hospital administration and medical staff as requested.
  • Coordinates the budgeting process for the program in conjunction with hospital administration.
  • Leads the trauma team in the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care.
  • Develops, evaluates, and updates trauma care protocols and pathways to ensure compliance with ACS, state, and hospital regulations.
  • Certifies and documents trauma patient eligibility and ensures appropriate triage and transfer processes.
  • Collaborates with trauma program manager, nursing, and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participates in trauma center verification and designation processes.
  • Provides education and training for trauma team members, including physicians, APPs, nurses, and residents.
  • Engages in community outreach and injury prevention initiatives.
  • Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates trauma physicians and APPs.
  • Develops strategies to build relationships with referring physicians, EMS, and community partners.
  • Other duties as assigned by hospital or system leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • 2+ years of physician leadership or medical director experience preferred

About the company

Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) is the research division of Main Line Health that conducts cancer and biomedical research and translates basic science into clinical applications. LIMR studies cell growth and cancer biology, develops discoveries in the lab, and collaborates to move findings into patient care within the health system. It differs from other research centers by its long history as one of the first U.S. cancer-focused institutes, its integration within a hospital-based health system, and its track record of translational research—turning lab findings into clinical therapies and practices. The institute aims to improve patient outcomes by turning basic science into usable medical treatments and interventions for cancer and related diseases.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • Fitch kept Main Line Health at AA with a stable outlook on October 28, 2025.
  • June 2026 revenue reached $2.1 billion, aided by Crozer closures shifting regional demand.
  • Paoli’s June 16, 2026 expansion adds 108 beds and supports higher-acuity volume growth.

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  • The January 2025 200-person layoff exposed reimbursement pressure and overhead dependence.
  • The October 2025 NLRB case with Local 835 signals ongoing labor friction at Lankenau.
  • The August 2026 whistleblower lawsuit over cardiac complications threatens trust, referrals, and surgeon recruitment.

What makes Main Line Health unique

  • LIMR gives Main Line Health a rare translational research engine inside a hospital system.
  • Paoli, Lankenau, Bryn Mawr, and Riddle create a tightly integrated Philadelphia suburban network.
  • The 2026 Saint Joseph’s exclusive-provider deal expands brand visibility beyond traditional hospital care.

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Benefits

Pension

403(b) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Family Planning Benefits

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6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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