Trauma Medical Director
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Job Description
Trauma Medical Director Opening at State Level III Program
We are looking for an experienced Trauma Director to help expand this State Level III trauma center in Virginia. With over 17 years’ experience in trauma management, Extant Healthcare was founded and is still led by trauma surgeons.
Bon Secours- Southside Medical Center is a 300-bed facility located on a 50-acre campus with nearly 400 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We are a center for both learning and practicing innovative medicine, with three professional schools on our campus. Our facility services the communities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee and Chester as well as the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry and Southern Chesterfield.
Trauma Director Criteria
- Board General Surgery with Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Required
- Experience with ACS guidelines & strong leadership skills
- 24-hour call from home (12/ shifts per month)
We Offer Full Time Employee Benefits Including
- Competitive Compensation with monthly TMD stipend
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
- $5,000/ yr Business Expense Reimbursement Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
Back end support including billing, credentialing, payroll and clinic management.
Community
Petersburg, Virginia, is a small city with a rich history located about 20 miles south of Richmond.
The city’s Old Towne district features a collection of preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture, with a mix of historic homes, storefronts, and churches. This area has seen a resurgence, with shops, restaurants, and galleries giving new life to the historic buildings.
Known for their breathtaking sunsets from the shores of the Appomattox or James Rivers, Peterburg offers local vineyards, breweries and a variety of local dining experiences.
Riverside Park is a popular destination for hiking (3 miles of Canal trail), bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. There is a fishing pier, natural shoreline, play equipment for children, and a picnic shelter.
Key Responsibilities
The Trauma Medical Director will lead and expand the trauma program at a State Level III trauma center. Responsibilities include providing clinical leadership, managing trauma services, and maintaining compliance with ACS guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified in General Surgery with a completed fellowship in Trauma or Surgical Critical Care. Strong leadership skills and experience with ACS guidelines are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Trauma Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 35 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 91% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $240k (middle half $204k–$314k)383 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Virginia | 745 active | 22,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 91% no call · 60% no weekends35 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia physician listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment745 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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