Emergency Medicine Medical Director

About the role

As a medical director at USACS, you will collaborate with hospital and nursing leadership while supporting and leading physicians and advanced practice providers. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

About Dell Seton Medical Center

Dell Seton Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center serving Central Texas and is an accredited teaching hospital. It is also the fourth-busiest Emergency Department in Texas. This state-of-the-art facility opened in 2017 and is recognized as a Certified Stroke Center and has been awarded Magnet Status for nursing excellence. The hospital serves as the primary safety net for the poor and uninsured as well as the primary teaching hospital for the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 52,000
• Academic teaching site with 8 EM residents per year
• 3-year Emergency Medicine residency program established in 2012
• EMS Fellowship since 2021
• ED Beds: 53
• Observation Beds: 16
• Admission Rate: 22%
• Trauma Designation: Level I
• Coverage: 8-hour shifts with 48 hours of physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage
• Separate observation unit with 30 hours/day APP coverage
• Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote

Community

Austin is the capital of Texas, known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” It features vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine, and stunning outdoor settings. The city is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation, with nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offering exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.

Compensation

• Employee 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, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates

Benefits

• 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%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support; USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average

Intangible Benefits

• Location Flexibility and Job Stability: Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii; Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians
• Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS physicians
• Bedside 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

US Acute Care Solutions provides acute care to health care systems across the U.S. We’re physician owned and outcome oriented. We seek the best talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital management solutions.