Emergency Medicine Associate Medical Director

US Acute Care Solutions; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

401(k) plan

CME/BEA support

Parental leave

Military leave

Student loan refinancing

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability coverage

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions is seeking an Associate ED Medical Director in Erie, PA to lead the Emergency Department in collaboration with the ED Medical Director, nursing leadership, and hospital administration.

You will participate in Quality Assurance, represent the ED within the hospital and community, and help drive clinical governance in a physician-owned, national network focused on quality of care and shared ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with the ED Medical Director, nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Participate in Quality Assurance for the department
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

Job description

Hospital Overview

• Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1875
• Erie’s first hospital
• Full-service, mission-driven tertiary care and teaching hospital with strong commitment to quality
• Integrated health system as part of Allegheny Health Network
• Saint Vincent is a member of the community and continues to provide a continuum of services to fit the health care needs of the region
• Hospital based ACGME approved residencies in emergency medicine and family medicine. EM fellowships in Research and Medical Education
• ANCC Magnet hospital for nursing
• Saint Vincent has been nationally recognized for quality, including a Top 10 Hospital for Patient Safety in Overall Surgical Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Joint Replacement from CareChex by Quantros
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Top 20 America's Most Beautiful Hospitals by Soliant US News and World Report
• Top Hospital for TAVR

Hospital Details

• 348-bed, urban facility
• Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1875
• Erie’s first hospital
• Full-service, mission-driven tertiary care and teaching hospital with strong commitment to quality
• Integrated health system as part of Allegheny Health Network
• Saint Vincent is a member of the community and continues to provide a continuum of services to fit the health care needs of the region
• Hospital based ACGME approved residencies in emergency medicine and family medicine. EM fellowships in Research and Medical Education
• ANCC Magnet hospital for nursing
• Saint Vincent has been nationally recognized for quality, including a Top 10 Hospital for Patient Safety in Overall Surgical Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Joint Replacement from CareChex by Quantros
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Top 20 America's Most Beautiful Hospitals by Soliant US News and World Report
• Top Hospital for TAVR

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 57,000

• ED Beds: 39
• EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation (starting Fall 2025)
• Rapid Front End Process
• Fellowship opportunities available
• The modern and well-equipped department includes two ultrasound machines, two types of video laryngoscopes
• The hospital provides full diagnostic and lab capabilities including CT and ultrasound
• Among the most experienced nursing staff in the region
• Active in EMS, Saint Vincent’s emergency department provides a medical command to multiple services and offers education and training to local EMS personnel
• For stroke care, Saint Vincent Hospital collaborates with Allegheny General Teleneurology and serves as a Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center
• Pre-hospital Physician response

Community

Erie is a beautiful, medium-sized city situated on the south central shores of Lake Erie. Erie lies between Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY and Pittsburgh, PA, and was recently ranked among the nation's most livable communities.

There are a number of beautiful, established suburban and urban communities including lakeside developments and tree-lined streets with Victorian homes proximate to excellent public and private schools. Abundant recreational options include arts and culture (Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum, and several theatre companies), semi-pro and professional sports (Seawolves baseball, Otters -Ontario Hockey League, to name a few) plus collegiate sports from Gannon University, Mercyhurst College, Edinboro University and Penn State-Behrend. There is also a local NASCAR track. Outdoor recreation includes Presque Isle State Park beaches, the Seaway Trail along the lakefront, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowmobile trails, and ice skating. There is no shortage of family fun activities, from Waldameer amusement park to the renowned Splash Lagoon indoor waterpark to the Children's Museum, the options are endless. Recently, Erie was named as the "best summer destination in Pennsylvania" by TravelPulse.

Erie is home to the largest medical school in the country, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The region is also famous for growing grapes and produces the third-largest amount of wine in the United States. The Erie International Airport provides many daily flights and connections for convenient travel.

Career Details

As an Associate ED Medical Director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the ED Medical Director, hospital, and nursing leadership while offering support to your Physician staff. Not only will you serve as a leader within the Emergency Department, you will also serve as a leader within the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will have an influence on broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

With USACS, you will be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides Physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality of care, long-term wealth, and building a culture of shared ownership. USACS Physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with the ED Medical Director, nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Participate in Quality Assurance for the department
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Equity Ownership: arrow_forward_ios
• $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service
• 401(k): arrow_forward_ios
• Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000

Continuing Education

• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates

Parental Leave

• Parental Leave: arrow_forward_ios
• Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave

• Military Leave: arrow_forward_ios
• Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Student Loan Refinancing

• Student Loan Refinancing: arrow_forward_ios
• As low as 2.99%

Insurance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage

Disability

• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)

Malpractice Coverage

Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefits

• Location Flexibility and Job Stability: arrow_forward_ios
• Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.

Clinical Guidance

National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians.

Bedside Support

Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you.

Onboarding And Ongoing Support

Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend.

Professional Development

Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, and more.

About USACS

US Acute Care Solutions provides acute care to health care systems across the U.S. We're Physician owned and outcome oriented. We seek the best talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital management solutions.