Emergency Medicine, Medical Director

Job Description

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Medical Director

Location: Bayou Bend Health System - EM , Bayou Bend , Louisiana

Job Type: Medical Director - Full Time

Recruiter: Chase Allred | View email address on ziprecruiter.com | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Director to join our dynamic team at Bayou Bend Health System - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

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• Patient Volume: 12,500 annual ED volume
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• Specialties: Surgery, OB, Nursery, Lab, ICU, PT, OT, ST, RT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI, and X-ray
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• Coverage Model: 24 hour physician coverage
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• Number of Beds: 22 hospital beds, 7 ED beds
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• EMR: T system
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• Fellowship/Residency: EM, FM, IM
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• Moonlighting: EM residents
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Duties and Responsibilities

Leads ED operations and provider performance by overseeing recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, quality documentation, and patient satisfaction initiatives to drive clinical and operational excellence.

Serves as a visible clinical leader and role model, collaborating with hospital administration, nursing, and regional teams to develop a shared vision, foster a culture of safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

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• Education: EM, FM, IM
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• Licensure: Louisiana
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• Board Certification: BC/BE
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• Badges: ATLS, ACLS, PALS. BLS
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Benefits & Compensation

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• Competitive compensation package with earning potential starting at $325,000 per year
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• Job Status: 1099 Independent Contractor
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• Medical Director Stipend
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• No Non-Compete
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• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
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• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
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• Established, respected, financially stable company
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• Equitable scheduling patterns
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• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
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• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
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Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters mostdelivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.