Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
About the role
The hospital is a 467-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital with annual volumes of 45,000 adult and 12,000 pediatric visits. It is a member of Lifebridge Health Medical Services, along with Northwest Hospital Center and Grace Medical Center. Patient services include medical/surgical, acute, psychiatric, and rehab, with a specialty in traumatic brain injury. The facility is a comprehensive stroke center offering IR thrombectomy and 24/7 in-house neurology coverage. It is affiliated with the George Washington School of Medicine, functioning as a satellite medical school campus with a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art simulation lab. A new department with several sections is currently opening and slated for completion mid‑2025, bringing larger clinical spaces, additional in‑department radiology resources, and a state‑of‑the‑art design. The Emergency Department handles 52,000 visits per year, holds a Level II trauma designation, and has 54 all‑private treatment rooms. Staffing includes 46 hours per day of physician coverage, 40 hours per day of APP coverage, and 24 hours per day of pediatric physician coverage. The EMR system is Cerner. A brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art ED is under construction and will be completed by September 2025, equipped with the newest advanced airway equipment for rapid resuscitation, ultrasound machines, on‑site CT scanning, and separate entrances for ground transport or rooftop helipad. Amenities include private family rooms, 24‑hour concierge service for patient families, on‑campus pagers for visitors, and other services aimed at increasing patient satisfaction. The hospital is an academic facility with multiple residencies (IM, surgery, OB, orthopedics, pediatrics, etc.) that rotate through the ED, and features extensive monitoring with ambulance‑to‑hospital EKG transfer and advanced cardiac stress tests. It is also affiliated with the George Washington School of Medicine as a satellite medical school campus with a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art sim lab.
Baltimore, Maryland is rich in history and East Coast charm, home to more than 200 diverse neighborhoods, world‑class museums and attractions, great shopping, and a thriving culinary scene. As the 24th largest city in the U.S., Baltimore offers many businesses, colleges, and a vibrant inner harbor. It lies near Annapolis and Washington D.C., positioning it at the crossroads of the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic states within a region of 50 million people. Located off I‑95, it is a convenient stop on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and just 15 minutes from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which provides 650 daily flights from 70 destinations, ensuring easy access and convenient parking.
If you're looking for an inspiring job, you've come to the right place. As a pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at USACS, you will have the opportunity to touch the lives of children in the Emergency Department while