Emergency Medicine Physician - Medical Director

Job Summary

Join Arkansas's busiest Level II Trauma Center, managing over 52,000 annual patient visits at CHI St. Vincent's 32-bed Emergency Department, which features four dedicated, advanced trauma rooms. Optimize provider coverage with 59 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP support daily, ensuring a manageable 1.8 patients/hour average. Enjoy a flexible schedule with staggered shifts and fair distribution of nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence in a high-acuity direct patient care environment
• Ensure consistent performance in patient care and effective use of resources across the department
• Champion quality improvement initiatives and enforce safety protocols
• Drive strategic departmental growth and serve as a collaborative liaison between the emergency medicine team and hospital administration

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Active Medical License in the State of Arkansas, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Completion of ACGME Emergency Medicine Residency
• Active ACLS and PALS certifications

Qualifications

• Proven track record of clinical expertise and effective leadership
• Ability to thrive in a high-impact and fast-paced trauma environment
• Mission-driven professional eager to combine medical expertise with strong leadership skills

Skills

• Strong clinical and administrative skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Production and quality incentives
• CME allowance

Pay

$275.00 - $285.00 /hour

Schedule

Hybrid 70/30 clinical and administrative role, dedicating 70% of your time to high-acuity direct patient care and 30% to administrative oversight.