Emergency Medicine Medical Director

US Acute Care Solutions; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

401(k) plan

CME allowance

Parental leave

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions is seeking a Medical Director to lead the ED at Clarion Hospital. You will collaborate with nursing leadership and hospital administration to oversee operations and guide clinical care in a community hospital setting.

As a physician-owned national group, USACS offers exceptional benefits, equity ownership after 3 years, a strong CME program, and comprehensive malpractice coverage. Prior ED leadership experience is required to be considered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as medical director or ED leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

Job description

Hospital Details

Clarion Hospital is a financially sound, small-town community-teaching hospital that provides for the needs of Clarion County and surrounding communities. A hospital-based family practice residency program and medical student rotations from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine add to the hospital’s distinction.

• Highly-regarded emergency department and emergency air transport program with helipad adjacent to the ED
• Cancer Center
• Healthworks Occupational Medicine program
• Inpatient rehabilitation center
• Outpatient services include same-day surgery, wound care/hyperbaric medicine, sleep lab, genetic counseling, drug/alcohol testing, plus outpatient PT and rehabilitation in a building adjacent to the hospital
• Advanced imaging technology includes 16-channel MRI, 64-slice CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and digital mammography
• The Clarion Psychiatric Center is located next to the hospital and provides a full range of services to children, adolescents and adults

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 14,000

• Broad pathology with a 20% admission rate
• Brand-new, state-of-the-art, 13-bed ED with efficient layout
• Meditech Expanse EMR
• Well-equipped including GlideScope
• Dedicated, experienced nursing staff
• Active in EMS with the medical command to all area EMS providers and facilitate EMS education programs

Community

Clarion is a nice college town situated 77 miles north-northeast of Pittsburgh. The college town setting boasts a vibrant downtown area with many interesting shops and eateries. Clarion University hosts approximately 5,500 students of 100 academic programs in business, education, health, science and the arts. All of this is set against the scenic backdrop of the Clarion River and nearby Cook Forest which provide easy access to abundant outdoor recreation. A nice variety of housing options includes in-town, newer housing developments and rural properties with acreage. Clarion has been recognized as the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Community of the Year.

Career Details

As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while supporting and leading your Physicians and APPs. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department and across the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will have the opportunity to influence broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

With USACS, you'll 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, long-term wealth 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.

Prior experience is required to be considered for this position.

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits

• $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service
• 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

• Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave

• Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Student Loan Refinancing

• 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
• 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.