Emergency Medicine Assistant Medical Director in Augusta, GA (Augusta)

Practice in an award-winning hospital known for its excellence in robotic surgery, orthopedics and emergency medicine! In addition to the hospital's outstanding clinical reputation, you will also enjoy the desirable location in Augusta, a growing city offering easy access to Charleston, Savannah, and the east coast beaches of Hilton Head and Tybee Island.

About the Emergency Department

• Annual Volume: 73,000
• Daily Physician Coverage: 58 hours
• Daily APC Coverage: 70 hours
• Hospital Beds: 231
• ED Beds: 40
• Fast Track: Yes
• Trauma Level: II
• Primary Stroke Center
• Largest Burn Center in the US
• Hospital Medicine Program: Yes
• Acuity Level: Medium
• EMR: Meditech

Leadership Duties

• Leadership experience strongly preferred
• ABEM/AOBEM: board certified or board eligible preferred
• Support the facility medical director in overseeing ED operations and clinical performance
• Provide guidance to the team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives that enhance care, quality and efficiency
• Champion safety and best practices throughout the emergency department

Requirements

• Board Requirements: Board certified or eligible
• Board Specialties Required: EM
• Certifications Required: ATLS, ACLS, PALS

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Assistant medical director monthly stipend
• Independent contractor (1099) status
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Work closely with the facility medical director to support clinical operations, quality initiatives, and physician engagement
• Mentor and support EM physicians and advanced practice clinicians
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance