Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Sound Physicians; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking a Medical Director for the Andover, KS location at Kansas Medical Center to lead the emergency department and advance clinical excellence. This physician-founded group values clinician support and patient-first care, backed by a strong national network and local leadership.

The ideal candidate will hold ABEM certification, have at least one year of director or associate director experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration in high-quality emergency

Qualifications

• ABEM certification is required.
• Director or associate director experience is preferred (minimum 1 year).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-quality patient care in a 15-bed ED with ~9,000 visits annually.
• Collaborate with subspecialty professionals and use imaging services for comprehensive care.
• Lead quality initiatives to drive excellence in the ED care experience.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

ABEM certification

Authorized to work in United States

Job description

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Medical Director in Andover, KS, at Kansas Medical Center

Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership.

If you’re looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• This role provides the unique ability to shape strategic direction, cultivate a high-performance culture, and drive clinical and operational excellence.
• Ideal candidates will demonstrate proven leadership capabilities, collaborative instincts, and a steadfast commitment to advancing high-quality emergency care.

Qualifications:

• Director candidates: ABEM certification required.
• At least one year of director and associate director experience preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• 24 hours of physician coverage.
• Flexible scheduling is available.Shifts are 12 hours in length.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide top-quality patient care in a 15-bed emergency department with approximately 9,000 annual visits and an 18% admission rate.
• Partner with a robust team of subspecialty professionals and utilize advanced imaging services to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Lead in quality to help our hospital achieve excellence across the ED care experience.

Living and Working in Andover:

• Andover, Kansas is a vibrant, fast-growing suburb of Wichita. It is widely recognized for its family-friendly environment, safety, and high-performing schools. Located just 15 miles east of downtown Wichita, residents enjoy a peaceful bedroom community feel with easy big-city access for entertainment.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

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