Trauma Division Director

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.