Trauma Surgeon - St. Joseph's Hospital-Main

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group (BMG), the leading physician‑led medical group in the Tampa Bay area, is actively recruiting a Trauma Surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Main, a high‑volume, academically engaged Level II Trauma Center.  The ideal candidate is an experienced trauma surgeon with demonstrated leadership ability, a passion for program development, and a commitment to clinical excellence and academic engagement.

 

Clinical Trauma Surgery (0.8 FTE)

• Join a Level II Trauma Center nested within the busiest Emergency and Trauma Department in Tampa Bay, offering consistent exposure to high‑complexity, penetrating and blunt trauma cases.
• St. Joseph’s Hospital is a 615‑bed tertiary referral center with approximately 70,000 ER visits annually, providing steady trauma volumes and diverse pathology.

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team-Based Care

• Work alongside a well-established team of experienced trauma and acute care surgeons, supported by skilled Advanced Practice Providers who help optimize workflow, continuity of care, and patient experience.
• Enjoy close collaboration with critical care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, vascular surgery, and other key service lines integral to trauma performance.

Significant Presence in the Surgical ICU

• Expanded responsibilities within the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), with opportunities to shape critical care management protocols and participate in quality initiatives across trauma and critical care programs. 

Academic Involvement & Teaching Opportunities

• Serve as core faculty within a robust surgical residency program, with trauma surgeons playing an active role in resident education, clinical teaching, procedure supervision, curriculum development, and bedside mentoring.
• Candidates with prior academic or teaching experience—or strong interest in education—will thrive in this setting. 

System Strength & Physician-Led Structure

• BayCare Medical Group is a physician-led organization, empowering surgeons to influence program development, care pathways, and operational decisions.
• Access advanced resources, including data analytics, trauma performance improvement infrastructure, and strong administrative support.

 

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience and drive to grow and develop an established and high volume Trauma Department. 
• Demonstrated or strong interest in trauma program leadership
• Strong interest in teaching residents and engaging in academic activity
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and committed to high-quality patient care

Company Overview

Benefits:

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

 

About BayCare:

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

 

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.