Emergency Medicine Medical Director in Riverton, WY - 63012BR

About the Role

SageWest Health Care - Riverton Campus in Riverton, Wyoming, is seeking a Medical Director for their emergency department. This Level III trauma center has an average annual volume of 12,000 patients, with a 16% admit rate and 8% transfer rate. Physicians work 12-hour shifts and cover floor codes using the MedHost EMR.

You will see a variety of cases from trauma to illness, treating patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. The emergency department is supported by local trauma surgeons and a strong, experienced nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Board certified/prepared in emergency medicine, or
• Board certified/eligible in a primary care specialty with emergency medicine experience

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Independent contractor status
• Excellent compensation
• Access to over 300,000 CME hours through the TeamHealth Institute
• Network of clinicians and potential career growth opportunities
• Professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through TeamHealth Institute
• Stability of a respected industry leader
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and resources for work-life balance

About the Location

Riverton is a town located southeast of the Teton Wilderness area, just east of the continental divide. Situated at an elevation of 4,956 feet and surrounded by the Owl Creek and Wind River mountain ranges, Riverton offers clean air, majestic scenery, and world-class outdoor recreation.

The Wind River Valley has long been a gathering place, from Native American traditions to a modern community with strong civic pride and a high quality of life. Riverton hosts several annual festivals, including:

• The 1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous, featuring a weeklong re-creation of a trapper's and trader's encampment with games, food, dancing, and entertainment
• The Riverton Rendezvous, a weeklong July event celebrating the city's founding with a hot-air balloon rally, Arts in the Park, street dances, car and bike shows, and a rodeo
• The Wild West Winter Carnival in February, offering ice sculpting, casino nights, and tethered balloon rides

SageWest Health Care operates two facilities in Lander (86 beds) and Riverton (154-bed acute care facility), providing a full range of services including diagnostic imaging, otolaryngology, obstetrics and gynecology, 24-hour emergency medicine, an intensive care unit, and other specialty services.