Emergency Medicine Physician

About the role

This position is at a critical access hospital featuring a tele‑capable floor unit with 24/7 Hospitalist Physician coverage. The Emergency Department sees approximately 11,000 visits per year and uses Epic EMR. Staffing provides 24 hours of physician coverage daily (average 30 patients per day), increasing to 26 hours during higher‑volume months. The full‑service, freestanding ED is open 24/7 and offers CT and X‑ray around the clock, with MRI and ultrasound available during business hours. Additional services include 24/7 respiratory therapy, transfer coordinators, psychiatric evaluation, and 12‑hour‑per‑day, 7‑day‑per‑week case management covering all UM Shore locations (Easton, Cambridge, Queenstown). The hospital serves the charming historic town of Chestertown, Maryland—founded in 1706—known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, vibrant downtown with shops, restaurants, cultural attractions, summer farmers markets and festivals, friendly locals, and convenient proximity to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

You will join US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), a physician‑owned group that is the largest in the nation. The organization’s model lets physicians focus on the mission of caring for patients while providing the size, resources, and opportunities of a national company. As a USACS physician you receive ownership in the group, access to top‑tier post‑residency continuing medical education, and a culture dedicated to constant improvement through evidence‑based medicine. You will work alongside colleagues who share ownership of the goal of delivering outstanding patient care.

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 (includes 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: Rates 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 protection, including tail coverage and free litigation support; USACS malpractice claims are less than half the national average.
• Intangible Benefits – Location Flexibility and Job Stability: Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii; internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.
• Intangible Benefits – Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS physicians.
• Intangible Benefits – Bedside Support: Evidence‑based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced physicians available 24/7/365.
• Intangible Benefits – Onboarding and Ongoing Support: Dedicated Clinician Advocates providing personalized concierge‑style service and access to the USACS Annual Assembly.
• Intangible Benefits – Professional Development: Scholars program (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, and more.