
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
- Organization
- Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
- Posted On
- 08/10/2026
Full Time Burn Center Medical Director for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley Better Health for All Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time BC Plastic or General Surgeon who has completed their burn fellowship training and has qualifications in Surgical Critical Care, to serve as the Burn Center Medical Director, in our Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic/Burn Surgery. About Our Organization Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH is comprised of four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center. Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR. About the Division The Burn Center at SCVMC is verified by the ABA for children and adults, treating 300 inpatients a year and over 1,200 outpatients. SCVMC is a 731-bed tertiary care facility, and the only combined ACS Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for the San Francisco Bay Area. Comprehensive, multidisciplinary burn care is paramount for the Burn Center at SCVMC which is home to the #1 ranked rehabilitation program in the Western US. About the Position The Medical Director will provide clinical and programmatic leadership for the burn center, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement, education, and program development. The position includes the opportunity to teach Stanford plastic surgery residents and pursue an Affiliate Faculty appointment at Stanford University. We are seeking an experienced Burn Center Medical Director to lead a high-volume, multidisciplinary burn program at an ABA-verified burn center and Level I trauma center. The position will require: - Minimum 3 years of clinical experience following burn fellowship training - Fellowship training in Burn Surgery & Critical Care - Board certified in General Surgery or Plastic Surgery - Demonstrated medical leadership and program development experience - Strong interest in resident and medical student education. About Compensation and Benefits We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 36 days of leave per year; 13 holidays; 5 CME days); comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; retirement plans; paid malpractice with tail coverage; and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required). SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalMedForce. If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- About Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
- Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH is comprised of four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center. SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region. Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.
- Benefits
- 1. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Multiple health plan options - $0-premium health insurance if you choose Valley Health Plan 2. CalPERS – State pension program (lifetime pension based on years of service and salary) - Once vested, includes retiree medical benefits - Optional deferred compensation plan (457): additional pre-tax or Roth retirement saving options 3. Robust employee assistance program 4. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 5. Paid Time Off: - 288 hours of annual leave (36 days) per year - 13 holidays - 40 hours of paid educational leave for conferences and CME (may roll over up to 1 year, 80 hours max). 6. Professional development fund $4,500 per fiscal year (may accrue up to $9,000 max) per full-time (prorated for code status and employment start date) 7. County paid Medical Staff dues, Medical License Fee, and DEA License exemption (no fee) 8. Paid malpractice with tail coverage 9. Possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required) 10 SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalMedForce.
- Responsibilities
- We are seeking an experienced Burn Center Medical Director to lead a high-volume, multidisciplinary burn program at an ABA-verified burn center and Level I trauma center. The Medical Director will provide clinical and programmatic leadership for the burn center, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement, education, and program development. The position includes the opportunity to teach Stanford plastic surgery residents and pursue an Affiliate Faculty appointment at Stanford University.
- Requirements
- '- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience following burn fellowship training - Fellowship training in Burn Surgery & Critical Care - Board certified in General Surgery or Plastic Surgery - Demonstrated medical leadership and program development experience - Strong interest in resident and medical student education.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org.
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