Trauma Division Director

Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Division Director - Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency General Surgery
MetroHealth System - Cleveland, Ohio

The Department of Surgery at MetroHealth System, a Case Western Reserve University affiliate, is seeking applications for the position of Division Director for the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency General Surgery.

About MetroHealth:

  • Academic safety-net public hospital and flagship for trauma care in Cleveland
  • American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Works within the Northeastern Ohio Trauma System (NOTS) to optimize regional trauma care

Position Overview:

The new Division Director will lead and oversee:

  • Clinical operations, ensuring excellence in trauma, emergency general surgery, burns, and critical care
  • Education and training for faculty, residents, Advanced Practice Providers, and medical students
  • Research and academic initiatives, fostering growth and innovation in the field
  • Strategic development, working with the Chair and institutional leadership to expand MetroHealths trauma presence regionally and nationally

Division Highlights:

  • 18 full-time faculty supported by Advanced Practice Providers, residents, and medical students
  • 12,000+ trauma activations annually, with 2,000+ trauma admissions to the Level I center
  • Partnerships with three affiliated hospitals to enhance trauma care across the region

Candidate Requirements:

  • Board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Ohio
  • 7+ years of experience post-training preferred
  • Strong clinical research background and a national presence in the field
  • Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level at Case Western Reserve University
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a culture of mutual respect

Why Cleveland?

  • Lakefront city with multi-season recreational activities
  • Second-largest theater district in the U.S., featuring Playhouse Square
  • Thriving restaurant scene and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Home to major sports teams: Browns (NFL), Guardians (MLB), and Cavaliers (NBA)

Application Process:

Interested applicants should contact:

Marie Crandall, MD
Email: mcrandall@metrohealth.org

Tania Rizwan
Provider Recruiter
Email: trizwan@metrohealth.org

MetroHealth and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World-Class Diversity. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

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Division Director - Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency General Surgery
MetroHealth System - Cleveland, Ohio

The Department of Surgery at MetroHealth System, a Case Western Reserve University affiliate, is seeking applications for the position of Division Director for the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency General Surgery.

About MetroHealth:

  • Academic safety-net public hospital and flagship for trauma care in Cleveland
  • American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Works within the Northeastern Ohio Trauma System (NOTS) to optimize regional trauma care

Position Overview:

The new Division Director will lead and oversee:

  • Clinical operations, ensuring excellence in trauma, emergency general surgery, burns, and critical care
  • Education and training for faculty, residents, Advanced Practice Providers, and medical students
  • Research and academic initiatives, fostering growth and innovation in the field
  • Strategic development, working with the Chair and institutional leadership to expand MetroHealths trauma presence regionally and nationally

Division Highlights:

  • 18 full-time faculty supported by Advanced Practice Providers, residents, and medical students
  • 12,000+ trauma activations annually, with 2,000+ trauma admissions to the Level I center
  • Partnerships with three affiliated hospitals to enhance trauma care across the region

Candidate Requirements:

  • Board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Ohio
  • 7+ years of experience post-training preferred
  • Strong clinical research background and a national presence in the field
  • Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level at Case Western Reserve University
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a culture of mutual respect

Why Cleveland?

  • Lakefront city with multi-season recreational activities
  • Second-largest theater district in the U.S., featuring Playhouse Square
  • Thriving restaurant scene and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Home to major sports teams: Browns (NFL), Guardians (MLB), and Cavaliers (NBA)

Application Process:

Interested applicants should contact:

Marie Crandall, MD
Email: mcrandall@metrohealth.org

Tania Rizwan
Provider Recruiter
Email: trizwan@metrohealth.org

MetroHealth and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World-Class Diversity. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

PDN-9e408a56-9276-4737-b642-069f35cd81c0

About The MetroHealth System

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, more than 20 health centers and 40 additional sites.

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