Critical Care/Trauma Physician

Company: Korn Ferry
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Trauma Medical Director Established Level II Trauma Program California
Trauma Medical Director

Thousand Oaks, California Level II Trauma Center

We are partnering with a well-established Level II Trauma Center in Southern California seeking a Trauma Medical Director to provide clinical and operational leadership while maintaining an active Trauma and Acute Care Surgery practice.
This opportunity offers the ability to lead an established trauma program, drive quality and performance improvement initiatives, and help shape the future growth of the service line while working alongside a collaborative surgical team.

Opportunity Highlights

• Trauma Medical Director role
• Level II Trauma Center
• Thousand Oaks, California
• Established trauma program with strong hospital support
• Blend of clinical practice and leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to influence trauma operations, quality, and program development

Clinical Practice

• Approximately 1,000 trauma activations annually
• Approximately acute care surgery cases annually
• Trauma Surgery
• Acute Care Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• Trauma ICU management
• Predominantly blunt trauma population
• Broad operative and non-operative trauma experience

Team & Schedule

• 5 full-time Trauma/Acute Care Surgeons
• Additional per diem surgeon support
• APP support integrated into the service
• 24-hour shift-based coverage model
• Approximately 9 shifts per month
• Dedicated backup coverage structure
• No traditional clinic plus call schedule

Leadership Responsibilities

• Trauma program oversight
• Performance Improvement (PI) leadership
• Trauma quality and patient safety initiatives
• ACS verification readiness and compliance
• Collaboration with hospital and physician leadership
• Strategic planning and program development
• Physician engagement and mentorship

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and/or Surgical Critical Care training preferred
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Prior trauma leadership experience preferred
• Interest in quality improvement and program growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical Director stipend
• Productivity incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice coverage

Why Thousand Oaks?

• One of Southern California's most desirable communities
• Excellent public and private schools
• Easy access to Malibu, Ventura, and Los Angeles
• Outdoor lifestyle with year-round recreation
• Family-friendly community with high quality of life

For additional information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly.
Ali Cogswell, M.S.
Managing Associate Healthcare Services, Professional Search
Korn Ferry

Keywords: Korn Ferry, Huntington Beach , Critical Care/Trauma Physician, Healthcare , Thousand Oaks, California

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