Trauma Medical Director- Acute Care Surgeon

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
2025 - 352

Department
Surgery-Acute Care Surgery 50003925

Business Unit(College/Institute)
College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
M-F 8-5; some night call and weekends; varies

Requisition Category
Faculty

Requisition Title
Trauma Medical Director- Acute Care Surgeon / Academic Rank/DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank
Trauma Medical Director- Acute Care Surgeon / Academic Rank/DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type
DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category
Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date
12/16/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Trauma Medical Director

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

We offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes a variable compensation plan.
Additional benefits include:
• CME allowance
• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp 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, Omaha combines affordability with
exceptional quality of life. Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024, Omaha
offers a thriving urban community with a warm, family-friendly feel. Residents enjoy:
• Top-ranked public and private schools
• A 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.

Apply Today:https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/94698

Required Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Qualifications

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