Surgery-Trauma Hospital Based job located in California
Job Description
Better Health for All
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system is seeking a full-time board-certified General/Trauma Surgeon to lead a level 2 Trauma Center.
We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community.
About Our Organization
Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVH for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.
About the Community
SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.
About the Department
The Department of Surgery is a large, dynamic department which includes General surgery/Trauma, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck, Neurosurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Ophthalmology, Cardiac (thoracic/vascular), and Podiatric surgery.
About the Position
We are seeking a Trauma Medical Director for a Level 2 Trauma Center at Regional Medical Center, an SCVH hospital (starting April 1, 2025). Applicants must be board certified in General Surgery and have several years of trauma experience in a level 1 or 2 trauma center. Fellowship training in Trauma/Critical Care is preferred but not required. Prior administrative experience within Trauma or Quality is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive ability to provide surgical evaluation and management of critically ill patients in trauma and emergency general surgery. In addition, the candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary trauma team and our advanced practice providers. Clinical opportunities in elective General Surgery may be available based on the clinical expertise and interest of the candidate. The candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid California medical license.
We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).
SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit (Login for Information) and (Login for Information).
If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at (Login for Information).
The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.
