Emergency Medicine Research Director

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership: $100,000 after 3 yrs

Industry-leading 401(k)

CME/BEA allowance

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital is seeking a Research Director to lead the Emergency Medicine research mission, guiding scholarly activities for faculty, fellows, residents, and students.

The role emphasizes mentorship and expansion of investigative research and external funding portfolios, with direct involvement in clinical medicine and patient care.

Qualifications

• EM residency trained and ABEM/AOBEM certified.
• Fellowship or master's degree in clinical research required.
• Approximately 5 years of clinical research experience preferred.
• Active role in clinical medicine through direct patient care.
• ACGME or accrediting body requirements applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scholarly and research programs for faculty, fellows, residents and students.
• Mentor faculty and trainees to enhance culture of research and scholarship.
• Expand investigational research and extramural funding portfolios.

Skills

EM residency trained

ABEM/AOBEM certified

Fellowship or master's in clinical研究?

Education

Fellowship or master's degree in clinical research

Job description

The Research Director will report directly to the Emergency Medicine Program Director and will provide leadership and oversight of the research mission for the Department. This involves overseeing the scholarly and research programs for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. The role of this leader will be to not only be a productive researcher, but to mentor faculty and trainees to enhance the culture of research and scholarship in this Department. The Director will also be charged with expansion of the Department’s investigative research and extramural funding portfolios.

Applicants must be EM residency trained and ABEM/AOBEM certified
Fellowship or master's degree in clinical research required
Approximately 5 years of clinical research experience preferred
Active role in clinical medicine through the provision of providing direct patient care
Qualifications as outlined in the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or appropriate accrediting body requirements

About Allegheny General Hospital

Trauma Designation: Level I
ED Volume: 42,000
ED Beds: 32
ED Admission Rate: 39% with high-acuity
EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation
New state of the art ED construction to begin in 2025
Cardiac/STEMI center designation
Active in EMS providing a medical command to 16 ambulance services and supporting Lifeflight
Accredited and highly regarded Emergency Medicine Residency Program
ECMO Center
Allegheny General Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in education, research and above all, the care of patients. The physicians are world-renowned in their fields and lead exceptional teams of nurses, technicians, and support staff who deliver advanced, compassionate care with the personal attention every patient deserves.
AGH is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience and orthopedic and rehabilitation care and offers a wide array of medical and surgical specialties.

The Area

Pittsburgh has been designated many times as one of the country's most livable cities. Originally a major industrial center, Pittsburgh has made the successful transition to an economy that is largely based on healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Pittsburgh hosts world-class education including universities like Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, plus nationally regarding public and private schools. The residential options are vast and offer easy commuting from urban, suburban and rural amenities. The city and the region feature dozens of parks and other outdoor recreational attractions including the riverfront and mountains. Pittsburghers are dedicated to their sports teams, including its major-league clubs - the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. A beautiful downtown Cultural District is home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Civic Light Opera and numerous theaters and galleries.

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Employee Ownership: $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service
• 401(k): Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $36,000
• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates
• 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)
• Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefit

• Location Flexibility and Job Stability: Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians
• 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, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, and more