Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Trauma Medical Director
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
University of Nebraska Medical Center Posted Nov 6, 2025
Omaha, NE
The Division of Acute Care Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha is recruiting an accomplished and forward‑thinking physician to serve as Trauma Medical Director. This leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the vision, direction, and future of a nationally recognized trauma program within a highly collaborative academic health system.
Our hospital partner, Nebraska Medicine, is an American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I Trauma Center and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, serving as a critical resource for the region with:
3,100+ trauma‑related admissions annually
2,100+ emergency general surgery cases per year
Why Join UNMC?
Leadership with Impact – Blend clinical excellence with administrative oversight, program development, quality initiatives, and system‑level leadership.
Academic Excellence – Train and mentor the next generation of surgeons in our ACGME‑accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.
Innovation in Practice – Access to advanced technology, including Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems with dedicated block time.
Research Opportunities – Pursue and expand clinical, translational, and educational research initiatives with robust institutional support.
Comprehensive Resources – Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary trauma team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, high‑acuity environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Variable compensation plan included.
CME allowance.
Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred compensation opportunities.
Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
A full suite of health and wellness benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Life in Omaha
Consistently ranked among America’s most livable cities.
Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024.
Thriving urban community with a warm, family‑friendly feel.
Top‑ranked public and private schools.
Vibrant arts, music, and cultural scene.
Collegiate and professional sports.
Abundant parks, trails, and recreational opportunities.
One of the lowest costs of living in the nation.
The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible in Surgical Critical Care and has completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship. Candidates will bring 3–5 years of post‑fellowship experience in trauma and acute care surgery. Demonstrated leadership, clinical excellence, and collaborative skills and passion for advancing trauma care, education, and research in an academic medical center environment required.
This information is provided by the party posting the listing and is solely responsible for its content. EAST is not responsible for the accuracy of the listing.
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Our hospital partner, Nebraska Medicine, is an American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I Trauma Center and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, serving as a critical resource for the region with:
3,100+ trauma‑related admissions annually
2,100+ emergency general surgery cases per year
Why Join UNMC?
Leadership with Impact – Blend clinical excellence with administrative oversight, program development, quality initiatives, and system‑level leadership.
Academic Excellence – Train and mentor the next generation of surgeons in our ACGME‑accredited Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.
Innovation in Practice – Access to advanced technology, including Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Systems with dedicated block time.
Research Opportunities – Pursue and expand clinical, translational, and educational research initiatives with robust institutional support.
Comprehensive Resources – Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary trauma team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, high‑acuity environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Variable compensation plan included.
CME allowance.
Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred compensation opportunities.
Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
A full suite of health and wellness benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Life in Omaha
Consistently ranked among America’s most livable cities.
Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024.
Thriving urban community with a warm, family‑friendly feel.
Top‑ranked public and private schools.
Vibrant arts, music, and cultural scene.
Collegiate and professional sports.
Abundant parks, trails, and recreational opportunities.
One of the lowest costs of living in the nation.
The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible in Surgical Critical Care and has completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship. Candidates will bring 3–5 years of post‑fellowship experience in trauma and acute care surgery. Demonstrated leadership, clinical excellence, and collaborative skills and passion for advancing trauma care, education, and research in an academic medical center environment required.
This information is provided by the party posting the listing and is solely responsible for its content. EAST is not responsible for the accuracy of the listing.
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