Associate Medical Director Emergency Department

Associate Medical Director Of Emergency Medicine

Centra Health seeks a dynamic and engaged physician leader to serve as the Associate Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, supporting the clinical and operational leadership of emergency services. This role works in close partnership with the Medical Director of Emergency Medicine and provides day-to-day oversight of operations, staffing, and Advanced Practice Professional (APP) leadership across multiple sites.

The Associate Medical Director plays a key role in ensuring consistent, high-quality, and patient-centered care delivery, with a strong emphasis on operational execution, provider engagement, and workforce management. This position supports emergency department performance by overseeing scheduling, optimizing staffing models, and collaborating with the APP Lead to maintain a cohesive, high-functioning care team.

Working closely with the Medical Director, hospital leadership, nursing, and administrative partners, the Associate Medical Director helps drive efficient patient flow, enhance access to care, and address operational challenges.

Centra Health is an integrated, nonprofit healthcare system serving communities across Central Virginia and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through clinical excellence, innovation, and strong physician leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for Emergency Medicine across all sites in partnership with the Medical Director
• Oversee providers staffing, scheduling, and workforce optimization to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient operations
• Assist in recruitment, retention, and onboarding of Emergency Medicine physicians and advanced practice professionals partnering with both the Medical Director and APP Lead
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, hospital administration, and ancillary services to ensure a coordinated team-based care delivery
• Support a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement among physicians and APPs.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution

Board Certification in Emergency Medicine required

Licensure

Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Eligible for medical staff appointment at Centra Health facilities

Experience

Prior involvement in committee work, project leadership, or informal leadership roles, strongly preferred

Ability to lead through influence and foster a collaborative accountable team environment

Experience supporting or managing providers staffing models, scheduling, and workforce optimization efforts preferred

Proven ability to utilize data analytics to drive measurable improvement

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Medical Director Emergency Medicine Collaborates with: Hospital Presidents, Nursing Leadership, Operational Executives, and Medical Staff Leadership