Surgery - Critical Care Physician

Trauma Medical Director Bryan Health / Bryan Physician Network, Lincoln, Nebraska

Lead a Level II Trauma Program with a Strong Foundation and Room to Grow

Bryan Health, through Bryan Physician Network, is seeking a Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to lead our Level II ACS-verified Trauma Program in Lincoln, Nebraska. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced trauma leader to shape the future of a well-established program backed by deep specialty support, a robust APP team, and strong institutional commitment to trauma care.

About the Role

The Trauma Medical Director provides clinical and administrative leadership for the trauma service line and holds primary responsibility for maintaining the program's Level II ACS Verification and Level II State Trauma Center Designation .

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and direction to an established trauma team of 8 trauma surgeons and 10 specially trained trauma advanced practice providers
• Reviewing the current program structure and implementing changes to ensure patient care needs are consistently met
• Scheduling and overseeing ICU coverage in coordination with the trauma team
• Leading Grand Rounds, outreach, and educational initiatives
• Developing and implementing trauma performance improvement (PI) initiatives
• Guiding trauma program development and strategic planning
• Providing leadership across the trauma/ACS service line
• Collaborating extensively with other specialties to support comprehensive trauma care
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with state and national trauma certification standards
• Overseeing trauma education, injury prevention, and community engagement programs
• Representing the trauma program at local, regional, and national meetings
• Partnering closely with EMS agencies and referring hospital networks
• Providing clinical oversight and strategic direction for the broader trauma service line

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Surgical Critical Care Surgeon
• Prior experience as a Trauma Medical Director, or significant experience in a trauma leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive program growth
• Full-time position; candidate must reside within the Lincoln community

Program & Service Line Profile

• ACS-Verified Level II Trauma Center
• Regional trauma registry program
• Inpatient trauma rehabilitation
• Trauma prevention and education program
• Outpatient specialty clinic
• da Vinci robotic surgical platform
• 11 operating rooms
• Dedicated trauma OR room
• Extensive, established specialty support:
  • Facial/Hand surgery
  • Vascular, CT Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Plastic surgery
• Orthopedic trauma
• Cardiovascular
• Emergency Medicine
• Many More!
• Broad-based EMS referral network
• Epic EHR platform
• Injury mix: approximately 95% blunt / 5% penetrating trauma

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package including:

• Base salary
• Production incentive
• Additional call/shift pay
• Quality bonus opportunities

Why Lincoln, Nebraska?

Lincoln offers physicians and their families an outstanding quality of life at a fraction of the cost of larger metro areas:

HOME OF THE CORNHUSKERS The University of Nebraska at Lincoln is Big Ten college sports at its finest. On game day, Memorial Stadium becomes one of the largest cities in Nebraska the energy and community spirit are unlike anything else - not to mention our volleyball, softball, baseball and basketball teams are AMAZING as well!

AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE Cost of living is 6.6% below the national average, with SAFE family neighborhoods, top-rated public and private K-12 schools , and no traffic gridlock.

A VIBRANT, GROWING CITY Lincoln has a budding live music scene, a thriving restaurant and culinary culture, miles of biking and hiking trails, beautiful parks, and numerous golf courses. Downtown Lincoln's urban revival is drawing young professionals in droves.

SILICON PRAIRIE Lincoln is home to over 100 tech startups, and Forbes has ranked it the Best Place in the Country for Business and Careers.

GREAT STATE FOR MEDICINE Nebraska consistently ranks among the top states in the country to practice medicine, with strong liability protections and a collegial physician community, and patients trust their providers. Forbes has ranked Bryan Health as the top employer in Nebraska for 2026!

EASY TRAVEL Lincoln is served by the Lincoln Airport with connections to major hubs, and Omaha's Eppley Airfield (OMA) is just 45 minutes away, offering nonstop flights nationwide.

WELCOMING & SAFE Lincoln is one of the nation's leaders recognized as a culturally vibrant, inclusive and safest city to live in.

Lincoln is a place where physicians can build a lasting career and a genuinely great life for their family.

Interested candidates should contact Bryan Physician Network Physician Recruitment for more information.

Kendra Hagberg