Administrative Director Emergency Services

Global Placement Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life and Disability Coverage

Job summary

Global Placement Firm, on behalf of a Magnet-recognized Houston healthcare system, seeks an Administrative Director of Emergency Services to oversee multiple ED sites and lead clinical and operational excellence.

The role reports to the COO, supervising ~150 FTEs across a Level II Trauma Center with a high-volume ED network. This full-time, on-site position includes a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent Acute Care ED Director or Manager experience.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business acumen.
• Proven ability to implement evidence-based practice and drive strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive evidence-based practices that improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Standardize clinical operations and reduce variation across multiple ED sites.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards.
• Oversee patient throughput initiatives, capacity planning, and discharge optimization.
• Lead initiatives to deliver an exceptional patient experience across all ED sites.
• Develop data-driven strategies to elevate patient satisfaction and service excellence.
• Collaborate with patient experience leaders to ensure consistent, compassionate care.
• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in accountability and teamwork.
• Mentor and develop emerging nurse leaders and clinical staff.
• Partner with executive leadership and physician teams to expand emergency services.
• Identify new service line opportunities and innovative care delivery models.
• Monitor trends in healthcare, technology, and legislation to maintain competitive positioning.
• Participate in annual budgeting and manage labor efficiency, cost control.

Skills

ED leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Business acumen

Evidence-based practice

Multi-site leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Administrative Director Emergency Services

Houston, TX

Full-Time | Regular

Department: Emergency Services

Opportunity Presented by Global Placement Firm

Global Placement Firm is proud to partner with a highly respected, ANCC Magnet-recognized healthcare organization in Houston, TX, in search of an experienced and strategic Administrative Director of Emergency Services.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic healthcare leader to oversee multiple emergency departments within a top-performing, trauma-designated hospital system known for excellence in patient care, innovation, and clinical outcomes.

Position Overview

The Administrative Director of Emergency Services ensures superior, patient-centered care through leadership excellence, operational oversight, and clinical quality across multiple Emergency Department sites. This role fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence, while guiding the development and execution of departmental strategies aligned with organizational and market objectives.

The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with proven expertise in emergency services management, capable of optimizing care delivery, staff performance, and operational outcomes in a complex, high-volume healthcare setting.

Facility Highlights

• 423-bed facility
• Level II Trauma Center
• ANCC Magnet recognized
• Level III NICU
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center

Emergency Department Summary

• 52 beds in the main Emergency Department + 2 Free-Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs)
• Level II Trauma Over 2,500 trauma patients on registry in 2024
• 15% of trauma cases involve penetrating trauma
• 80,000+ annual visits across all three ED locations

Reporting Structure

• Administrative Director reports directly to the COO
• ER Director reports to the Administrative Director
• Three (3) Nurse Managers report into the ER Director
• Staff includes ~150 FTEs
• Trauma services do not report into the ED

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Clinical Excellence

• Drive evidence-based practices that improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Standardize clinical operations and reduce variation across multiple ED sites.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards.
• Oversee patient throughput initiatives, capacity planning, and discharge optimization.

Service & Patient Experience

• Lead initiatives to deliver an exceptional patient experience across all ED sites.
• Develop data-driven strategies to elevate patient satisfaction and service excellence.
• Collaborate with patient experience leaders to ensure consistent, compassionate care.

People & Leadership

• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Mentor and develop emerging nurse leaders and clinical staff.
• Support ongoing education and professional development initiatives.
• Attract, retain, and motivate exceptional talent in emergency nursing and leadership.

Growth & Strategy

• Partner with executive leadership and physician teams to expand emergency services.
• Identify new service line opportunities and innovative care delivery models.
• Monitor trends in healthcare, technology, and legislation to maintain competitive positioning.

Finance & Operations

• Participate in annual budgeting and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Manage labor efficiency, cost control, and resource utilization across departments.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics; implement actions to improve results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent Acute Care ED Director or Manager experience required (multi-site or large ED preferred).
• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading high-volume emergency services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business acumen skills.
• Proven ability to implement evidence-based practice and drive strategic outcomes.

Schedule

• Full-Time | Days | No weekends required

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary Range (Based on experience):
• Minimum: $116,251
• Midpoint: $145,308
• Maximum: $174,366
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 17.5% (Director-level performance-based)
• Sign-On Bonus: Case by case
• Relocation Assistance: Case by case
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life and Disability Coverage

Why Join This Team

• Lead emergency services at a Magnet-recognized, award-winning healthcare facility.
• Collaborate with an outstanding executive leadership team focused on innovation and excellence.
• Influence the future of emergency medicine within one of Houstons premier health systems.
• Enjoy professional development opportunities and robust organizational support.

Partner with Global Placement Firm

At Global Placement Firm, we connect exceptional healthcare leaders with leading organizations nationwide. Our mission is to match your skills, experience, and leadership vision with opportunities where you can make a lasting impact on patients, teams, and communities.