Medical Director Physician

Hospital Details

• Allegheny General Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in education, research and above all, the care of patients. The Physicians are world-renowned in their fields and lead exceptional teams of nurses, technicians, and support staff who deliver advanced, compassionate care with the personal attention every patient deserves.
• AGH is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience and orthopedic and rehabilitation care and offers a wide array of medical and surgical specialties. Truven Health Analytics, formerly known as Thomson Healthcare, has recognized AGH as one of the country's 100 Top Hospitals - and recently named our network of hospitals one of the best healthcare systems in the nation.

Community

Pittsburgh has been designated many times as one of the country's most livable cities. Originally a major industrial center, Pittsburgh has made the successful transition to an economy that is largely based on healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Pittsburgh hosts world-class education including universities like Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, plus nationally regarding public and private schools. The residential options are vast and offer easy commuting from urban, suburban and rural amenities. The city and the region feature dozens of parks and other outdoor recreational attractions including the riverfront and mountains. Pittsburghers are dedicated to their sports teams, including its major-league clubs - the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. A beautiful downtown Cultural District is home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Civic Light Opera and numerous theaters and galleries. Other attractions include the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Andy Warhol Museum, and Carnegie Science Center. Add in the many music festivals held annually, numerous dance companies performing around the area, and art galleries galore. Pittsburgh can satisfy just about any taste in the arts.

USACS Benefits Financial Benefits Employee 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 IRS limit of $36,000

Continuing Education:

$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
$8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates

Parental Leave:

Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave:

Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Student Loan Refinancing:

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, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefit Location Flexibility and Job Stability:

Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.

Clinical Guidance:

National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians.

Bedside Support:

Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you.

Onboarding and Ongoing Support:

Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend.

Professional Development:

Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, and more.

About USACS

The Emergency Medicine System Disaster Medical Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for emergency preparedness, disaster response, and system-wide emergency management initiatives across the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) emergency medicine program. This Physician leader will collaborate closely with hospital, EMS, and administrative teams to develop, implement, and oversee disaster preparedness protocols, mass casualty response planning, and emergency management operations across multiple sites within the health system. The role also supports physician leadership, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and system-wide coordination to ensure consistent, high-quality emergency response capabilities throughout the network.