Director of Trauma Program - DTM 0216 IS#04


Healthcare - FL - Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Locations: Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Destin, Mary Esther, Niceville
Posted On: February 16, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 02, 2026
Pay: $115,000 to $135,000 per year

Job Title: Director of Trauma Program

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Schedule: Day Shift
Trauma Designation: Level II Trauma Center


Position Summary

A Level II Trauma Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Director of Trauma Program to provide operational leadership for its trauma services. This role is responsible for overseeing trauma program operations, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight across the organization.

This is a non-nursing-director leadership role and serves as the facility’s trauma subject matter expert, working collaboratively with clinical and administrative stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage daily operations of the Trauma Program

  • Monitor trauma quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives

  • Oversee trauma registry operations, data abstraction, and reporting

  • Manage trauma verification and re-verification processes

  • Coordinate trauma care across departments, including Emergency Services, surgeons, and nursing teams

  • Support financial performance, budgeting, and efficient resource utilization

  • Supervise and lead a team of approximately 8 FTEs within the trauma program

  • Ensure compliance with trauma standards, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of recent acute care trauma leadership experience
    (e.g., Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Coordinator, or similar role)

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Associate Degree required

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

  • Strong working knowledge of trauma standards and regulatory requirements

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills


Compensation

  • Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000
    (Commensurate with experience)


Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tuition reimbursement and education assistance

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Additional wellness and employee support programs

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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