Emergency Medicine Assistant Medical Director in Augusta, GA

TeamHEALTH; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 206,640 - 275,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability insurance provided

Opportunity for mentorship

Support from hospital leadership

Job summary

Edphysician is seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine physician in Augusta, Georgia. This role involves supporting the Emergency Department’s operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and collaborating with hospital leadership. Candidates should be board certified or eligible and possess crucial certifications such as ATLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Enjoy competitive hourly compensation and the chance to mentor EM physicians. The hospital is recognized for excellence in robotic surgery and offers a supportive environment for clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Champion safety and best practices throughout the emergency department.
• Monitor patient outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the facility medical director in overseeing ED operations.
• Provide guidance to ensure evidence-based patient care.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Patient care

EMR: Meditech

Quality improvement

Education

Board certified or eligible

EM board specialty

Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS

Job description

Practice in an award-winning hospital known for its excellence in robotic surgery, orthopedics and emergency medicine! In addition to the hospital's outstanding clinical reputation, you will also enjoy the desirable location in Augusta, a growing city offering easy access to Charleston, Savannah, and the east coast beaches of Hilton Head and Tybee Island.

About the Emergency Department

• Annual Volume: 73,000
• Daily Physician Coverage: 58 hours
• Daily APC Coverage: 70 hours
• Hospital Beds: 231
• ED Beds: 40
• Fast Track: Yes
• Trauma Level: II
• Primary Stroke Center
• Largest Burn Center in the US
• Hospital Medicine Program: Yes
• Acuity Level: Medium
• EMR: Meditech

Leadership Duties

• Leadership experience strongly preferred
• ABEM/AOBEM: board certified or board eligible preferred
• Support the facility medical director in overseeing ED operations and clinical performance
• Provide guidance to the team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives that enhance care, quality and efficiency
• Champion safety and best practices throughout the emergency department

Requirements

• Board Requirements: Board certified or eligible
• Board Specialties Required: EM
• Certifications Required: ATLS, ACLS, PALS

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Assistant medical director monthly stipend
• Independent contractor (1099) status
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Work closely with the facility medical director to support clinical operations, quality initiatives, and physician engagement
• Mentor and support EM physicians and advanced practice clinicians
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance