Emergency Medicine Associate Medical Director

Emergency Medicine Associate Medical Director

Emergency Department

Community

Career Details

USACS Benefits

About USACS

• ED Volume: 57,000

  • ED Beds: 39
  • EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation (starting Fall 2025)
  • Rapid Front End Process
  • Fellowship opportunities available
  • The modern and well-equipped department includes two ultrasound machines, two types of video laryngoscopes
  • The hospital provides full diagnostic and lab capabilities including CT and ultrasound
  • Among the most experienced nursing staff in the region
  • Active in EMS, Saint Vincent’s emergency department provides a medical command to multiple services and offers education and training to local EMS personnel
  • For stroke care, Saint Vincent Hospital collaborates with Allegheny General Teleneurology and serves as a Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center
  • Pre-hospital Physician response

Erie is a beautiful, medium-sized city situated on the south central shores of Lake Erie. Erie lies between Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY and Pittsburgh, PA, and was recently ranked among the nation's most livable communities.

• There are a number of beautiful, established suburban and urban communities including lakeside developments and tree-lined streets with Victorian homes proximate to excellent public and private schools.
• Abundant recreational options include arts and culture (Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum, and several theatre companies), semi-pro and professional sports (Seawolves baseball, Otters -Ontario Hockey League, to name a few) plus collegiate sports from Gannon University, Mercyhurst College, Edinboro University and Penn State-Behrend. There is also a local NASCAR track.
• Outdoor recreation includes Presque Isle State Park beaches, the Seaway Trail along the lakefront, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowmobile trails, and ice skating. There is no shortage of family fun activities, from Waldameer amusement park to the renowned Splash Lagoon indoor waterpark to the Children's Museum, the options are endless.
• Recently, Erie was named as the "best summer destination in Pennsylvania" by TravelPulse.

Erie is home to the largest medical school in the country, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The region is also famous for growing grapes and produces the third-largest amount of wine in the United States. The Erie International Airport provides many daily flights and connections for convenient travel.

Career Details

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with the ED Medical Director, nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Participate in Quality Assurance for the department
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000 Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents Pioneering paid leave for deployments 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 Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians Beside 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

About USACS

232 West 25th St.

Erie, PA 16544

Meet your recruiter

Jason Edwards

HM/CC Physician Recruiter

Why USACS

USACS is a Clinician support system focused on safeguarding the futures of Physicians and APPs. Through aligned governance, national scale, and practical support, the organization exists to strengthen care delivery while helping Clinicians build sustainable, fulfilling careers.