Valid state medical license or eligibility for Arizona
Proven management experience in clinical settings
Extensive background in trauma surgery
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient clinical coverage at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Manage outpatient clinic coverage for post-operative and follow-up care
Lead trauma program in accordance with ACS standards for Level I Trauma Center
Ensure quality and accountability of trauma services to medical staff and leadership
Drive recruitment and retention of physicians and support staff
Oversee ongoing training and education programs for medical and nursing staff
Contribute to the General Surgery GME program and mentor surgical residents
Benefits
Access to robust medical assistant and operations leadership support
Opportunities for research and innovation with dedicated resources
Participation in community outreach and education programs
Engagement in continuing education and training initiatives
Support for resident and medical student research initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate full-time Trauma Critical Care certified surgeon to join our team at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ as Trauma Medical Director and clinical surgical faculty. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing Level I trauma care, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care within our community, educating surgical residents and medical students, and delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to surgical patients. We are looking for an exceptional communicator capable of thriving in a high-volume, matrixed environment.
1. Clinical Role: Trauma Critical Care Surgeon (0.5 FTE)
Inpatient Coverage: Provide comprehensive inpatient clinical coverage at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), including base obligations for both primary and back-up trauma shifts across Trauma Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery (ACS), and the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs).
Outpatient Care: Manage outpatient clinic coverage, focusing on post-operative and follow-up patient care on the SJHMC campus, backed by robust medical assistant and operations leadership support.
2. Administrative Role: Trauma Medical Director (0.4 FTE)
Program Leadership: Function in accordance with the standards and responsibilities delineated in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient and all relevant updates for an ACS Level I Trauma Center.
Quality & Accountability: Maintain accountability to medical staff, hospital leadership, and medical group committees for the overall quality of trauma services performed.
Recruitment & Management: Drive the recruitment and retention of physicians, APPs, and support staff while participating in management development and operational planning (including annual program objectives and operations budgets) in partnership with SJHMC administration.
Education & Outreach: Provide oversight for ongoing training, continuing education programs for medical and nursing staff, support personnel, and community outreach. Maintain required trauma-related extramural CME hours.
3. Academic Role: Surgical Faculty (0.1 FTE)
GME & Education: Contribute to the General Surgery GME program under the Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Campus, providing dedicated education and mentorship to surgery residents, medical students, and physician assistant students.
Research & Innovation: Engage in sponsored and investigator-initiated research, working alongside the Academic Chair to advance departmental research infrastructure. Support resident, fellow, and medical student research initiatives (including the Knowledge Donation Program, Dignity Health Hernia Institute and summer research programs) with access to dedicated statistical support, Academic Chair funds, philanthropic resources, and grant opportunities.
Job Requirements
Required
Degree: MD or DO degree.
Training: ACGME residency training in general surgery.
Board Certification: ABMS board-certified or board-eligible.
Licensure: Valid state medical license (or eligibility to obtain one in Arizona).
Experience: Proven management experience in an office, clinic, or hospital setting, alongside extensive background in trauma surgery.
