Medical Director of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

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Riverside Health Posted Oct 24, 2025

Newport News, VA

Medical Director of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

Join Our Respected Trauma Care Team at Riverside Regional Medical Center

Riverside Health is currently seeking an experienced leader to join our well-respected trauma and surgical critical care team at Riverside Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Newport News, Virginia. As the only Level II Trauma Center in the Peninsula Region, RRMC offers a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where compassionate, expert care meets collaboration and innovation.
At Riverside, our Care Difference reflects a deep commitment to quality, safety, and service. We are looking to partner with a trauma surgeon who shares our mission of caring and thrives in a team-oriented, high-performance setting. We are seeking to partner with a physician leader who can embrace our mission of caring as whole-heartedly as we do while thriving in a high-volume, high-acuity setting.

About Riverside Health

An integrated, not-for-profit health system with 4 hospitals and over 100 ambulatory practices
• Over 750 providers across primary care and specialties
• Over 100 years of service to communities across southeastern Virginia
• Powered by Epic system-wide (inpatient and outpatient)
• Strong physician leadership and collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
Hospital Highlights:
• Single hospital coverage – not travel required
• 15.25 twelve-hour shifts/month schedule
• Team of 5 experienced Trauma Surgeons and 5 dedicated APPs
• 18-bed Surgical ICU with full Intensivist support
• Supportive in-patient APP coverage 7 days a week
• The only Level II Trauma Center in the Peninsula Region
• 450 bed hospital, join a team of five Trauma Surgeons

Required Qualifications:
• Completion of ACGME both General Surgery Residency and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• Board Certification / Board Eligible
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading surgical critical care or trauma teams, collaborative interpersonal style, and solid oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative approach with other physicians and APPs
• Ability to provide guidance to other medical staff

Why Join Riverside Medical Group (RMG)?
• Employment model with a strong, stable medical group
• Generous compensation package including:
o Competitive base salary and incentive bonuses
o Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
o Paid malpractice with tail coverage
o Comprehensive benefits including defined contribution plan
• Convenient commute and on-campus coverage
• Strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Lifestyle & Location: Coastal Virginia - Discover Our Lifestyle:

Gain quality of life and experience the lifestyle of living in coastal Virginia – while having the big benefits of suburban living! The lifestyle of living on the Chesapeake Bay and James River namely known as the Virginia Peninsula, a region that includes: Williamsburg, Newport News, York County, Poquoson & Hampton. The region offers a great quality of life & reasonable cost of living.
• Experience an excellent quality of life, four seasons with mild winters in a region that offers a diversity in the population and activities year-round
• Offers a selection of diverse restaurants, cultural events and the beauty of nature abounds! Rated #2 place in the United States to raise a family by Parenthood Magazine
• Fish, sail, kayak or paddle board regularly on the James River, Chesapeake Bay, or 200 miles or coastline with numerous access points throughout
• Diverse cultural and historical attractions: from Busch Gardens and wineries to museums and performing arts
• Easy access to three regional airports and quick travel to Richmond, D.C., and the Outer Banks of NC
• Travel easily to other locations using one of three airports or simply drive to hiking destinations such as Appalachian Trail and many other dog friendly trails in the region
• Unique assortment of cultural and historical amenities plus shopping, entertainment and touring opportunities from Busch Gardens, Outlet Malls to wineries
• Multitude of outstanding educational options both public and private school options, excellent Virginia universities

How to apply

Interested? Let’s connect. Please forward your CV directly to: [email protected]
Nicole Laroche, CPC, CERS, Physician Development, Riverside Health
Or call (757) 224-4990. We look forward to speaking with you!

Location

J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23609

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