Medical Director of Trauma – Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Poughkeepsie, New York, Medical Director of Trauma – Vassar Brothers Medical Center Northwell Health | Poughkeepsie, NY Northwell Health is seeking an accomplished, Board-Certified trauma surgeon to serve as Medical Director of Trauma at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to guide a Level II, ACS-verified Trauma Center serving the Mid-Hudson Valley, and to shape the future of trauma care within New York State’s largest health system. About the Role The Medical Director of Trauma will provide clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the trauma program, including:

Overseeing all aspects of the trauma service and ensuring ongoing compliance with ACS Committee on Trauma and New York State Department of Health standards Leading the trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program, including case review, peer review, and quality metrics Directing trauma verification and re-verification readiness Recruiting, mentoring, and developing trauma surgeons and advanced practice providers Collaborating with Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Nursing, and Rehabilitation to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary care Partnering with the Trauma Program Manager and hospital leadership on program growth, outreach, injury prevention, and EMS relationships Maintaining an active clinical practice, including trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care call

Qualifications

MD or DO with Board Certification in General Surgery Fellowship training in Trauma and/or Surgical Critical Care; Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care preferred Prior trauma program leadership experience strongly preferred Current ATLS certification Demonstrated commitment to quality, education, and team-based care Eligible for New York State medical licensure

About Vassar Brothers Medical Center Serving the Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 349-bed regional medical center on the banks of the Hudson River, about 75 minutes north of New York City. Its modern Patient Pavilion features 263 private patient rooms, 30 private ICU rooms, 13 surgical suites, and 66 emergency and trauma rooms. Vassar Brothers is home to the region’s first cardiothoracic surgery program between Westchester and Albany, the region’s only Level III NICU, and is designated a Robotic Center of Excellence. About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. About the Area Poughkeepsie is a historic Hudson River city and the economic and healthcare hub of Dutchess County. The Mid-Hudson Valley offers scenic river towns, outdoor recreation, an easy train ride to Manhattan, and is home to Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. For more information or to apply, please contact: Kelly Boccard, Lead Surgical Recruiter Office of Physician Recruitment kboccard@northwell.edu | opr@northwell.edu