JOB DESCRIPTION
NOTE: This document is intended to describe the general duties required of this position. It is not intended to
serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.
JOB TITLE:
REPORTS TO:
Trauma Medical Director
VP of Medical Affairs
SUMMARY:
Responsible to lead the medical multi-disciplinary activities of the Trauma Program. Pursues
the development of the Trauma program in terms of quality of care, volume, scope of services,
and cost–effectiveness. Manages the overall physician, surgeon component of the Trauma
Service. Works closely with the hospital medical staff, administration, department heads,
ancillary services, nursing personnel, EMS agencies, community hospitals, and law enforcement
agencies with regards to all aspects of trauma care.
ESSENTIAL JOB BEHAVIORS:
 Demonstrates behavior consistent with our
Mission, Vision and Shared Values.
 Contributes to continuous quality improvement.
 Customer Focus: Puts customer s first, and
serves them with uncompromising personal
Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, and
Empathy (CARE).
 Contributes to team effectiveness.
DEPARTMENT:
 Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
 Complies with organizational policies and
procedures.
 Meets standards of confidentiality.
 Follows the guidelines of the corporate
compliance program.
 Maintains regular scheduled hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Management of trauma care in a multi-disciplinary system.
2. Participate in the education of staff and the community on current trauma care concepts.
3. Coordinates and participates in trauma quality improvement activities.
4. Ensures that prevention activities are an integral part of a trauma care delivery system.
5. Collaborates with the Trauma Program Manager to meet goals and objectives of the Trauma Program.
6. Oversees the medical care given to patients on the Trauma Service.
7. Reviews all trauma physician privileges and maintains credentials.
8. Participate in regional, state and national trauma organizations.
SAFETY:
All employees are provided with information on safety, infection control and hazardous materials as part of
general orientation. Education and training to insure a safe work environment is ongoing. All employees are
expected to promote a safe work environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
Education:
Licensure/Certification:
Physical:
Board certified or board eligible Surgeon with experience in trauma, emergency, and critical
care
Same as above
Current Wisconsin MD license.
See Separate Documentation
I can perform the essential job duties  with or  without reasonable accommodation.
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Initials
I have read and understand the requirements of this position. I further understand that this is a summary of job
responsibilities and does not imply contractual relationships and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs.
Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date:________________________
Date of Last Revision: 4/29/04 ks
Competency-Based Performance Feedback Summary Form
Part 2: ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES – TRAUMA MEDICAL DIRECTOR
1. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Management of trauma care in a multi
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2. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Participates in the education of staff and the community
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disciplinary system.
Ultimately, has the Administrative authority for all trauma patients and the Trauma
Center at Theda Clark Medical Center.
Works in close collaboration with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator.
Participates in planning, developing, organizing, and evaluation of the Trauma
Blue Program.
Demonstration individual accountability for clinical practice as a technical resource
by participating in trauma care.
Assists staff in problem- solving related to care of trauma patients, equipment and
procedures.
Participates in establishing and reviewing standards of care and policies and
procedures for the Trauma Blue program.
Serves as a resource/liaison for trauma surgeon/ trauma team members.
Member/Chair of the multi-disciplinary Trauma Committee.
Assists in setting up transfer agreements with referring hospitals, a burn unit, and
patients that need a higher level of care.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, hospital
personnel, families/patients, and community agencies to achieve maximum
operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Oversees all trauma related research activities.
on current trauma care concepts.
Maintains current knowledge of trauma care via literature review, trauma rounds,
and trauma conferences.
Provides in-hospital and community trauma education for all disciplines involved
in the Trauma Blue response.
Participates in the planning and implementation of the annual trauma symposium
(s), in cooperation with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator.
Attends conferences and seminars to learn about current trends in trauma,
maintaining CME requirements on an annual basis.
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3. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Maintains quality improvement and data collection of
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patients admitted to the Trauma service.
Assists the Trauma Service in monitoring the quality of trauma care within the
framework of the American College of Surgeons.
Coordinates, chairs and participates in relevant trauma medical QA and peer
review activities as required by the Medical Staff, Trauma Service, and Hospital.
Involved with loop closure for trauma related issues.
Oversees the identification of patients admitted, who meet identified criteria, for
inclusion in Trauma services.
Monitor and assess trauma care services provided, from admission through
discharge and follow-up. Utilizes chart review, staff and physician interviews,
patient and family interviews and trauma rounds.
Performs financial analysis of Trauma Services, including impact of patient
outcome. Identifies and implements cost saving measures, including the
utilization of national standards/protocols where they apply.
Assists in identification of needed equipment and the evaluation of new
equipment.
Ensures trauma care provided in a timely fashion through monitoring response
times.
4. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Ensures that prevention activities are an integral part
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of a trauma care delivery system.
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Oversees trauma prevention activities.
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Participates in community prevention and outreach programs.
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Assists to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs.
5. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Collaborates with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator to
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meet goals and objectives of the Trauma Program.
Works with Trauma Nurse Coordinator to meet the short and long term goals for
the Trauma program.
Assists the Trauma Nurse Coordinator in developing and meeting the Trauma
Service budgetary goals.
Collaborates and provides input on the development, maintenance of practice
guidelines, policies and methodologies for trauma patient care.
Works to ensure cost effective, quality trauma care.
Discusses care issues with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator.
Keeps an open line of communication within the Trauma Service.
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6. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Oversees the medical care given to patients on the
Trauma Service
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Rounds on all in-house trauma patients and discusses their care with the nursing
and medical staff.
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Reviews the plan of care for trauma patients to ensure that protocols were
initiated and followed.
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Participates in trauma rounds/staffing twice weekly with a multi-disciplinary team,
including nursing staff, respiratory therapy, physiatry, nutrition, pharmacy,
discharge planning, etc…
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Manages patients in consultation with referring physicians and provides feedback
regarding clinical care.
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Makes appropriate referrals for specialty services and communicates with the
consulting physician as appropriate.
7. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Reviews all trauma physician privileges and maintains
credentials.
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Recommends and approves, in conjunction with the Trauma Committee, qualified
trauma team privileges.
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Authority to suspend or re- instate a surgeon’s privileges to participate in the
Trauma System, in cooperation with the Trauma Committee
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Oversees ongoing education for new and existing attending surgeons and
physicians as appropriate.
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Performs an annual review (credentialing) process of all Trauma Surgeons, and
specialists participating in trauma care.
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Ensures establishment of physician/surgeon call schedules for all specialties,
including those that require a back up call schedule.
8. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTY: Participates in regional, state and national trauma
organizations.
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Participates in the regional EMS and Regional Trauma Advisory Council (RTAC)
meetings.
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Participates in the State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) meetings.
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Member of the American College of Surgeons as a Fellow as able.
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Involvement with trauma legislative activities.
SAFETY: Promotes a safe work environment; attends mandatory training.
 Safety
 TB Test
 Infection Control
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INDIVIDUAL GOAL: List and describe individual goals. Include measures,
COMMENTS: Comment on achievements/progress.
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SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES ANNUAL COMPETENCIES (IF APPLICABLE):
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Summary Comments by Reviewer:
Employee Comments:
Employee Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Reviewer Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________
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