Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Emergency Department
ED Volume: 13,000
- Brand new ED
- ED Beds: 10
- 10 monitored closed-door rooms with three room fast track
- ED has priority to 128-slice CT machine
- Primary Stroke Center
- TPA given with Tele-Neurology
- 18% pediatric patients
- 14% admission/transfer rate (combined true hospital admits and observation admits)
- Hospitalists admit 95% of patients in hospital
- Epic EMR
- ED is its own department
- Sedation agents include Propofal, Versed, Ketamine, Etomidate
RN to patient ratio: 4 RNs to 8 beds (peak); 3 RNs to 8 beds (low)
Splinting done by Physicians, RNs
Community
Surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock River, our community offers a blend of coastal living and small town charm without the crowds or congestion of city life.
One of Virginia's most historic regions, Lancaster County boasts numerous museums, galleries, and antique shops. Our community offers excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, kayaking, top-notch golf courses, country clubs, marinas, and public parks. Dotted with quaint towns harboring unique shops and restaurants exuding Southern hospitality and charm, it's also home to a world class resort and spa and many stops along the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. A vibrant arts scene, festivals, concerts, exhibits, farmer's markets, and more keep Lancaster hopping with activity and community spirit.
Career Details
As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while supporting and leading your Physicians and APPs. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department and across the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will have the opportunity to influence broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.
- Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
- Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
- Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff
USACS Benefits
Financial Benefits Intangible Benefits $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service Clinical Guidance Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000 Bedside Support Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually Onboarding and Ongoing Support Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents Professional Development Pioneering paid leave for deployments Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy As low as 2.99% Malpractice Coverage 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! Professional DevelopmentAbout 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.