Emergency Medicine Associate Medical Director
About the role
Saint Vincent Hospital is a 348‑bed, urban facility founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1875 and Erie’s first hospital. It is a full‑service, mission‑driven tertiary care and teaching hospital with a strong commitment to quality, part of the Allegheny Health Network. The hospital holds ANCC Magnet status for nursing and has been nationally recognized for quality, including a Top 10 Hospital for Patient Safety in Overall Surgical Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Joint Replacement (CareChex by Quantros), an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and a Top 20 America's Most Beautiful Hospital (Soliant/US News & World Report). It is a Top Hospital for TAVR, with an Emergency Department volume of 57,000 visits and 39 ED beds, using Epic EMR with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation (starting Fall 2025). The ED features two ultrasound machines, two types of video laryngoscopes, full diagnostic and lab capabilities (CT, ultrasound), and is staffed by among the most experienced nursing staff in the region. Saint Vincent provides medical command to multiple EMS services, offers education and training to local EMS personnel, collaborates with Allegheny General Teleneurology for stroke care, and is a Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center. The hospital hosts ACGME‑approved residencies in emergency medicine and family medicine, plus EM fellowships in Research and Medical Education.
As an Associate ED Medical Director with USACS, you will join a physician‑owned, outcome‑oriented organization that provides acute care to health‑care systems across the U.S. USACS offers ownership, unparalleled benefits, and the opportunity to practice within a values‑based model emphasizing quality of care, long‑term wealth, and a culture of shared ownership. Physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large national group while retaining the advantages of local EM groups.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the ED Medical Director, hospital, and nursing leadership while offering support to physician staff.
- Serve as a leader within the Emergency Department and within the organization.
- Influence broad company decisions through the shared ownership model and help facilitate development of new leaders.
- 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.
Benefits
- Equity 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 $36,000.
- Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually; $8,000 in year one for new graduates, including state and DEA license.
- Parental Leave: 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