Locums Emergency Medicine -Site Medical Director

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director for a hospital in Frankfort, KY. This role involves providing clinical leadership along with administrative oversight within the Emergency Department.

The ideal candidate will balance direct patient care with strategic initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and quality metrics. Responsibilities include direct patient care and leading operational improvements in the ED while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky medical license required or ability to obtain.
• DEA registration required.
• Prior Emergency Department leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the Emergency Department.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives within the ED.
• Collaborate with hospital administration on strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Emergency Medicine

Operational Improvement

Quality Improvement

Education

MD or DO required

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Overview

Ahospital in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director to provide a combination of clinical leadership and administrative oversight within its Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine physician with a strong background in departmental operations, patient flow optimization, and physician leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can balance direct patient care with strategic initiatives focused on improving emergency department efficiency, throughput, quality metrics, and overall operational performance.

Schedule

• Minimum of 1–2 clinical shifts per week
• 1 dedicated administrative day per week

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the Emergency Department
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform emergency procedures as required
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and hospital leadership
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered emergency care

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve as the Emergency Department Site Medical Director
• Lead operational improvement initiatives within the ED
• Analyze and improve front‑end processes and patient throughput
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient flow, reduce wait times, and improve operational efficiency
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership on strategic goals
• Assist with provider engagement, performance improvement, and departmental best practices
• Monitor and support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Active Kentucky medical license required or ability to obtain
• DEA registration required
• Prior Emergency Department leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience serving as a Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director, or similar leadership role preferred