Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health

Locations Available

• Lankenau Medical Center (Wynnewood, PA) – Level II Trauma Center
• Paoli Hospital (Paoli, PA) – Level II Trauma Center

Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to join our growing team at our Level II Trauma Center at Paoli Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at a leading tertiary health system with full clinical autonomy, a diverse case mix, and access to advanced resources.

Main Line Health’s trauma programs are consistently recognized for exceptional performance and quality outcomes. As a system, we are committed to advancing excellence in Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Critical Care across our hospitals. This role offers an opportunity to join a highly respected health system and help shape the future of trauma care in the region through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

• Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: generous vacation, CME allowance, robust retirement plan with pension, and top-tier health and wellness options
• Financial stability with a top-ranked, financially secure health system
• Area offers top-ranked public and private schools
• Minutes from historic Philadelphia with world-class dining, arts, and cultural opportunities

• Provide 24/7 trauma and acute care surgery coverage, including in-house call as scheduled.
• Perform initial evaluation, resuscitation, operative and non-operative management, and ongoing care for trauma patients.
• Participate in the care of emergency general surgery and surgical critical care patients as assigned.
• Collaborate with trauma program leadership, nursing, APPs, and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in trauma activations, massive transfusion protocol, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Document all patient care activities in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) activities, including case reviews and M&M conferences.
• Support trauma center verification and designation processes.
• Engage in education and training for residents, APPs, nurses, and other team members.
• Participate in community outreach and injury prevention initiatives as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of trauma care guidelines, protocols, and best practices.
• Attend required meetings, educational sessions, and maintain all necessary certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Trauma Medical Director or hospital leadership.

• Medical Degree (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma Surgery preferred.

• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery (and Surgical Critical Care if applicable).
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification required; instructor status preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of recent trauma or acute care surgery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.

• Full Clinical Freedom: Autonomy to practice across trauma, acute care surgery, and critical care
• Commitment to
  
  Education:
  
  Active involvement in GME and teaching opportunities
• Research Opportunities: Access to outcome studies and scholarly projects
• Leadership Pathways: Early hires will have opportunities for roles such as System Leader of Trauma, Medical Director positions, and Medical Quality Officer for Trauma

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