Executive Director of Trauma

Executive Director of Trauma

Join our renowned healthcare organization as the Executive Director of Trauma, leading the strategic development and operational management of our Level I Trauma Center. This pivotal role ensures excellence in patient care, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and trauma registry management, all while advancing innovative trauma programs. Collaborating closely with the Trauma Medical Director, you will drive initiatives that uphold our center’s commitment to the highest standards of trauma care, research, education, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the comprehensive coordination of trauma services, including strategic planning, clinical operations, regulatory standards, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain and enhance the hospital's American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Trauma Center verification by ensuring adherence to all required standards and standards of care.
• Lead, develop, and implement trauma-related clinical protocols informed by current research, national guidelines, and best practices.
• Manage trauma registry activities, including outcome analysis, benchmarking, and reporting to ensure data-driven quality improvements.
• Drive program initiatives across injury prevention, outreach, education, research, and forensic services, positioning the Trauma Center as a regional leader.
• Serve as the liaison to regional, state, and national agencies, representing the trauma program in various committees to promote trauma system development.
• Lead Performance Improvement (PI) efforts by analyzing clinical outcomes, costs, and processes to optimize patient safety and care quality.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, medical staff, nursing, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless delivery of trauma services.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation aligned with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of staff engagement, professional development, and excellence through effective leadership, coaching, and team building.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including policies related to patient safety and quality.
• Manage staffing needs, including on-call rotations, and coordinate space, supplies, and equipment necessary for trauma operations.
• Promote a patient- and family-centered care approach, ensuring excellent service experience for all external and internal stakeholders.

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