About this role
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTA - EM - ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Description: Practice in an award-winning hospital known for its excellence in robotic surgery, orthopedics and emergency medicine! In addition to the hospitals outstanding clinical reputation, you will also enjoy the desirable location in Augusta, a growing city offering easy access to Charleston, Savannah, and the east coast beaches of Hilton Head and Tybee Island.
About the Emergency Department • Annual Volume: 73,000 • Daily Physician Coverage: 58 hours • Daily APC Coverage: 70 hours • Hospital Beds: 231 • ED Beds: 40 • Fast Track: Yes • Trauma Level: II • Primary Stroke Center • Largest Burn Center in the US • Hospital Medicine Program: Yes • Acuity Level: Medium • EMR: Meditech
Leadership Duties • Leadership experience strongly preferred • ABEM/AOBEM: board certified or board eligible preferred • Support the facility medical director in overseeing ED operations and clinical performance • Provide guidance to the team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care • Monitor patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives that enhance care, quality and efficiency • Champion safety and best practices throughout the emergency department
Requirements • Board Requirements: Board certified or eligible • Board Specialties Required: EM • Certifications Required: ATLS, ACLS, PALS To learn more, apply today.
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City Description: Augusta is located at the fall line of the Savannah River, at the head of its navigable portion. Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the third-largest city and the second-largest metro area in the state after Atlanta. It is best known for hosting The Masters golf tournament each spring, and is full of southern charm. Downtown Augusta boasts a thriving arts and food scene, with fabulous festivals, shopping, and restaurants.
Job Benefits: - Competitive hourly compensation - Assistant medical director monthly stipend - Independent contractor (1099) status - Professional liability insurance provided - Work closely with the facility medical director to support clinical operations, quality initiatives, and physician engagement - Mentor and support EM physicians and advanced practice clinicians - Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance