Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

Position Details

The Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine (LCOM) at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks an accomplished and visionary physician leader with a record of significant contributions in academic emergency medicine and proven effectiveness to serve as the next Chair of Emergency Medicine (EM).

The Chair will also serve as the Emergency Medicine Service Line Leader for UVM Health, which provides emergency care across Vermont and northern New York, spanning a diverse range of clinical settings, from a tertiary care Level 1 Trauma Center to multiple single coverage critical access hospitals.

LCOM works in close partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), the state’s only tertiary academic medical center, to advance innovative clinical care, research, and education.

UVM Health is an integrated academic health system comprising six hospitals, a large multispecialty physician organization, extensive outpatient services, UVM Cancer Center, Golisano Children’s Hospital and home health and hospice programs, serving communities across Vermont and northern New York.

LCOM, the nation’s seventh-oldest medical school, is well known for its leadership in educational innovation, research excellence, and commitment to the education of rural healthcare providers and rural healthcare delivery.

The College, UVM Health (including UVMMC), and the broader University campus are based in Burlington, Vermont, a vibrant lakeside city frequently recognized for its exceptional quality of life.

The incoming Chair will inherit a strong department that has grown rapidly in recent years. The faculty and staff in EM are committed to outstanding clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.

Reporting jointly to the LCOM Dean and the President and CEO of the UVM Health Medical Group, the Chair will guide the Department’s continued growth and impact.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty across all career stages, along with experience in educational leadership, clinical operations, and advancing research endeavors.

They should bring the leadership skills necessary to oversee a high-volume, multisite clinical enterprise spanning rural and critical access environments. Integrity, a record of collaborating towards successful outcomes, and commitment to inclusive leadership are essential.

A strong understanding of rural emergency care and population health would be an asset, along with the ability to design innovative approaches to providing high-quality care across a variety of clinical settings.

Qualified candidates must hold an M.D., DO or M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent international medical degree, be board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, be eligible for medical licensure in Vermont and New York, and have credentials appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical Scholar or Tenure pathway) at UVM.

The new Chair will be expected to work clinically in emergency departments alongside those they lead.

A collaborative and inclusive leader, the new chair will bring proven and substantial leadership experience to this opportunity.

Experience in advanced value-based care markets and rural health systems is highly preferred.

About the Role

The Chair will lead the Department of Emergency Medicine in achieving its strategic goals, including:

• Continued growth and development of the faculty and staff
• Enhanced clinical care and patient outcomes
• Innovative research and scholarly activity
• Effective educational programs and initiatives
• Strategic partnerships and collaborations

Responsibilities

The Chair will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the clinical operations of the Emergency Medicine Service Line
• Mentoring and supporting a diverse faculty across all career stages
• Leading the development and implementation of educational programs and initiatives
• Advancing research endeavors and fostering a culture of innovation
• Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong track record of leadership and success in academic emergency medicine
• Proven experience in educational leadership, clinical operations, and research advancement
• Experience working in rural and critical access environments
• A deep understanding of rural emergency care and population health
• Strong collaboration and inclusive leadership skills
• Board certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Vermont and New York
• Appropriate credentials for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical Scholar or Tenure pathway) at UVM
• Experience working clinically in emergency departments

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• An M.D., DO or M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent international medical degree
• Board certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Vermont and New York
• Appropriate credentials for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical Scholar or Tenure pathway) at UVM
• Experience working clinically in emergency departments

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Leadership skills in recruiting, mentoring, and supporting a diverse faculty
• Experience in educational leadership, clinical operations, and research advancement
• Experience working in rural and critical access environments
• A deep understanding of rural emergency care and population health
• Strong collaboration and inclusive leadership skills
• Experience working clinically in emergency departments

Benefits

The benefits package for this position includes:

• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $583,991 – $672,888. The referenced salary range reflects the combined total range based on dual employment by both the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Health Medical Group. The salary range does not include all components of compensation. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time.