Leadership opportunity · Thousand Oaks, California
Trauma Medical Director.
Lead the program.
Combine trauma program leadership with active clinical practice at a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center with an on-site surgery residency program. The role requires only 7–9 twenty-four-hour shifts per month.
Level II
Trauma center
7–9
Shifts monthly
Residency
Program on-site
ACS
Verified program
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Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, California · High-acuity trauma and acute care surgery service · Comprehensive subspecialty support · Experienced APP team
ACS Level II Trauma Center
A leadership role with real clinical depth.
You will guide quality, performance improvement, trauma verification, and hospital collaboration while remaining clinically active in trauma and emergency general surgery. The position offers a direct opportunity to shape standards, mentor residents, and influence the long-term direction of the program.
Program highlights
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Comprehensive subspecialty support
Collaborative care across a high-acuity Level II program
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Active surgery residency
Teach and supervise surgical residents
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Experienced APP support
Dedicated clinical support for the service
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7–9 shifts per month
Twenty-four-hour coverage model
The role
Medical Director responsibilities
Lead the program
✓ Provide overall clinical leadership
✓ Maintain ACS and state trauma compliance
✓ Direct QI and performance-improvement initiatives
✓ Participate in trauma committees
✓ Serve as liaison to hospital leadership
Clinical responsibilities
Remain clinically active
✓ Trauma and emergency general surgery
✓ Acute care surgery consults and operative cases
✓ Daily multidisciplinary inpatient rounds
✓ Resident education and supervision
✓ High-acuity clinical decision-making
Qualifications
Required credentials
✓ Board-Certified in General Surgery
✓ Board-Certified in Surgical Critical Care
✓ Five or more years post-fellowship experience
✓ Eligible for California medical licensure
Preferred experience
✓ Level I or Level II Trauma Center background
✓ Prior trauma program leadership
✓ Experience with ACS verification and PI
✓ Commitment to surgical education
Compensation and benefits
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MGMA-benchmarked salary
Competitive compensation based on national data
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Malpractice and tail
Complete coverage provided
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Health benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) and CME
Employer match and annual CME allowance
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Travel and lodging support
Coordinated by SAMGI’s travel team
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Paid credentialing
Onboarding and administrative support
Where you will live
Thousand Oaks, California
Located in the Conejo Valley between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific, Thousand Oaks offers strong schools, low crime, extensive outdoor recreation, and access to Malibu, Los Angeles, LAX, and Burbank.
✓ Malibu approximately 25 minutes away
✓ Santa Monica Mountains nearby
✓ LAX and Burbank access
✓ Highly regarded local schools
✓ Family-oriented community
✓ Year-round outdoor recreation
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