Director of ED Observation Medicine

AOIA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Medical malpractice insurance

403(B) plan with employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a highly skilled Physician to serve as the Director for ED Observation Services in Harrisburg, PA. The role emphasizes leadership of the Observation program, ensuring high-quality care and efficient operations within observation units.

Primary duties include recruiting/retaining physicians, overseeing outcomes, interacting with referring physicians, and coordinating with other clinical departments to implement care protocols.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or DO and board certification.
• Experience leading ED Observation programs preferred.
• Strong communication with physicians and teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit physicians for the ED Observation program.
• Oversee quality measures and outcomes.
• Engage referring physicians and address concerns.
• Provide performance feedback to ED Obs physicians.
• Ensure patient care meets regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with clinical departments and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment & retention

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

MD/DO, Board Certified

Job description

UPMC is seeking a highly skilled Physician to serve as the Director for ED Observation Services in Harrisburg, PA. The role emphasizes leadership of the Observation program, ensuring high-quality care and efficient operations within observation units.

Primary duties include recruiting/retaining physicians, overseeing outcomes, interacting with referring physicians, and coordinating with other clinical departments to implement care protocols.