Emergency Medicine Medical Director

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 as a leader within the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will influence on 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.

Details 

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

• ED Volume: 30,000
• EMR: Epic with M-Modal dictation
• Moderate acuity with broad pathology
• Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center 
• Recognized with Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award in 2022 and 2023; this award is given to facilities with Patient Experience scores in the top 5% in the nation
• Full-service ED with special areas for pediatric and behavioral health patients
• Open, efficient layout with 24 ED rooms including two behavioral health and three pediatric-friendly rooms
• Two CT scanners and MRI in the imaging unit directly adjacent to the ED
• Facilities for LifeFlight helicopter and ambulance services
• Active with local EMS

• Wexford was designed to create a warm, inviting environment and outstanding patient experience; features include rooftop gardens for relaxation and free parking/valet service
• 160 beds
• This brand-new community hospital offers a full range of medical services, specialty care and advanced technologies including emergency medicine and:
  • Labor, delivery and neonatal intensive care
  • Advanced imaging services
  • Laboratory testing
  • Minimally-invasive, robotic-assisted surgery
  • Critical care unit
  • Advanced cardiac care and testing, including cardiac catheterization
  • Inpatient pediatric services
  • All major specialties are represented with easy access to a full continuum of care through the award-winning Allegheny Health Network physicians and facilities

Financial Benefits

• Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
• Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
• Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%

Intangible Benefits

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
• Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• USACS Orientation and Assemblies
• Professional Development Programs including:
• Scholars (Leadership Training)
• Efficiency Academy
• Engagement & Experience Academy
• Internal USACS traveling physicians

Wexford Hospital is conveniently situated on Route 19/Perry Highway close to Interstates 79, 279 and 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike). This highly regarded suburban area is near desirable residential areas including Bradford Woods, Cranberry, Franklin Park, Mars and others offering highly regarded schools. Enjoy abundant shopping, dining and recreational options close to home, and easy access to downtown Pittsburgh, which is less than a 30-minute drive.