Medical Director, Trauma & Trauma Research
WakeMed
Raleigh, NC · Posted June 11, 2026
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About the job
Overview
WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve.
WakeMed has three acute care hospitals and a physical rehabilitation hospital for a total of 970-beds. We also have three healthplexes with stand-alone, 24/7 emergency departments and a variety of outpatient services throughout the region. Our physician practices are home to more than 500 physicians representing nearly every specialty.
WakeMed is seeking a Medical Director of Trauma Services to provide clinical, operational, research and strategic leadership for the trauma program at WakeMed, Level I Trauma Center (Raleigh). The general surgery & trauma team at WakeMed currently consists of 26 surgeons, residents and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Our surgeons provide trauma/emergency general surgery. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for injured patients across the continuum—from pre-hospital through rehabilitation—while maintaining compliance with ACS and state trauma designation standards and advancing performance, research, and prevention initiatives. The director for will be responsible for achieving and ensuring ACS level I trauma accreditation. Position will be structured as .50 FTE administrative and .50 FTE clinical within the general surgery/trauma team.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required Education
Doctorate Medicine Required Experience
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
Previous trauma related leadership experience required, preferably in a community-based hospital setting.
Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required