PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Job Description

Hospital Details

• 275-bed acute care hospital is part of the Adventist HealthCare System
• Medical staff of over 1,000 Physicians
• Construction is underway for a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department, ICU, and Cath Lab Suite (estimated to open in 2026)
• The hospital offers a Behavioral Health Unit with dedicated pediatric beds
• The hospital has a robust NICU and inpatient pediatrics unit
• Ample opportunity for career growth and involvement in medical staff office, medical education, and hospital committees

• ED Volume: 45,000

• ED Beds: 36
• Staffing Model:
  • 40 hours of Physician coverage
  • 35 hours of APP coverage
• EMR: Cerner
• CT Scanner and X-ray suite dedicated to ED patients
• Stroke, STEMI, and Thrombectomy Center
• 24-hour radiology reads and ultrasound

Pediatric Emergency Department

• Pediatric Volume: 18,000

• Admission Rate: 7.5%
• The Pediatric ED is supported by pediatric medical and surgical specialists, including surgery, neurology, cardiology, radiologist, anesthesiologists. All other specialties available by transfer or referral

Community

Located just 22 miles north of Washington, D.C., Rockville’s wealth of restaurants, parks, galleries, museums, theaters and historic sites make it a very popular location for families, businesses and young professionals alike. Montgomery County is consistently rated highly among the nation’s public-school systems. Rockville residents enjoy the lifestyle of a close-knit community lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of Washington, D.C.

Compensation

• Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $185/hour to $190/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits, a 10% company-funded 401k and USACS ownership stock. Additional leadership stipend included.

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!

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

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 across the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will have the opportunity to influence 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.