Emergency Medicine Medical Director

US Acute Care Solutions; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership $100,000 after 3 yrs

401(k) industry-leading, 10% funded up

CME/BEA annually $4,000 tax-free

License support: $8,000 in year one

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions in Cullman, AL seeks a Medical Director to lead the Emergency Department, collaborating with nursing leadership and hospital administration to ensure high-quality patient care in a busy 151-bed facility.

The role includes overseeing ED operations, supervising EM staff, and representing the ED within the hospital and the community. This position offers shared ownership opportunities and a path to professional growth within a national physician-owned network.

Qualifications

• Prior experience is required to be considered for this position.

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

• 24-hour Physician coverage, 24 hours APP coverage, 24 hours scribe coverage, 10 hours post-primary care (Emergency Medicine Fellow)
• Recently renovated and expanded

Hospital Details

• Fully-accredited 151-bed hospital
• Serves five-county area

Specialties

• Cardiology
• Anesthesiology
• MRI
• OB/GYN
• Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• ENT
• Thoracic Surgery
• Gastro
• Imaging/Radiology
• ICU
• Hospitalists
• Respiratory

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 48,000

• 36-beds
• EMR: Cerner
• Level III Trauma Designation
• Electronic T-Sheet EMR
• 20% Admission rate
• ED Ultrasound Program
• Glidescope in the ED
• EM Fellowship
• 24-hour Physician coverage, 24 hours APP coverage, 24 hours scribe coverage, 10 hours post-primary care (Emergency Medicine Fellow)
• Recently renovated and expanded

Community

Many retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options are available in Cullman, AL. It retains the feel and charm of a smaller community. Cullman is located in the center of the northern half of Alabama on Brindley Mountain, part of the Cumberland Plateau. Situated just off I-65, Cullman is 35 miles south of the Tennessee River and approximately 30 minutes from Decatur, 45 minutes from Huntsville, and 45 minutes from Birmingham.

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

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Equity Ownership

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

401(k)

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• 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

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• Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave

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• Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Student Loan Refinancing

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• 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.