Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Job Description

As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your physician staff. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department, and as a leader within the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will influence on broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.

Prior experience is required to be considered for this position.

Details  

• 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 Wexford Hospital

• ED Volume: 35,000
• EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation
• Moderate acuity with broad pathology
• Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center 
• Full-service ED with special areas for pediatric and behavioral health patients
• Open, efficient layout with 24 ED rooms including two behavioral health and three pediatric-friendly rooms
• Two CT scanners and MRI in the imaging unit directly adjacent to the ED
• Facilities for LifeFlight helicopter and ambulance services
• Wexford was designed to create a warm, inviting environment and outstanding patient experience; features include rooftop gardens for relaxation and free parking/valet service
• 160 beds
• This brand-new community hospital offers a full range of medical services
• Other USACS services offered at this location: Observation Medicine

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
• Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $36,000
• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• 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 career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected Physicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
• 24/7/365 live Physician support
• Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy
• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
• Internal USACS STAT traveling Physicians

The Area

Wexford Hospital is conveniently situated on Route 19/Perry Highway close to Interstates 79, 279 and 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike). This highly regarded suburban area is near desirable residential areas including Bradford Woods, Cranberry, Franklin Park, Mars and others offering highly regarded schools. Enjoy abundant shopping, dining and recreational options close to home, and easy access to downtown Pittsburgh, which is less than a 30-minute drive.