Emergency Medicine Medical Director | Physician-Led Group + Sign-On Bonus

Lead with Purpose. Practice with Autonomy. Make an Impact.

Great emergency medicine starts with great physician leadership.

At Midwest Emergency Department Services (MEDS), we believe the best patient outcomes happen when physicians have a voice, teams are supported, and clinical excellence drives every decision.

We're seeking an experienced, passionate Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead our Emergency Department team at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.

This isn't just another leadership title. It's an opportunity to influence patient care, develop a strong clinical team, and help shape the future of emergency medicine alongside an organization that has remained physician-owned and operated for more than 40 years.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Physicians Leading Physicians.

MEDS is independently physician-owned and operated — not backed by private equity. Our CEO and Chief Medical Officer are practicing physicians who understand the realities of emergency medicine firsthand.

We believe leadership should be accessible, collaborative, and grounded in clinical experience.

One Hospital. A Collaborative Approach to Patient Care.

MEDS provides both Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Medicine services at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. This creates an opportunity for our Medical Director to work collaboratively across service lines, strengthen communication, support efficient transitions of care, and help drive better patient outcomes.

Your Leadership Will Matter.

We're looking for someone who wants to do more than manage a schedule. We want a physician leader who takes pride in building relationships, mentoring colleagues, improving clinical performance, and creating an environment where providers can deliver exceptional care.

About the Emergency Department

• Approximately 15,000 annual ED visits
• 12-hour physician shifts
• Established Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Medicine programs
• Community hospital environment with opportunities for meaningful clinical leadership
• Support from an experienced MEDS operations and physician leadership team

What You'll Do

As Medical Director, you'll help lead the clinical and operational success of the Emergency Department through:

• Championing quality improvement, patient safety, and exceptional patient outcomes
• Providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to the physician and APP team
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and medical staff
• Partnering with our Hospitalist Medicine leadership to improve care coordination and patient transitions
• Supporting provider engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture
• Working directly with MEDS leadership to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement
• Maintaining an active clinical presence in the Emergency Department

• Sign-on bonus available
• Competitive physician compensation
• Independent, physician-owned and operated organization
• Direct access to practicing physician leadership
• Dedicated operational and administrative support
• Opportunities to influence clinical quality and operational performance
• Professional growth and long-term physician leadership opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values both providers and patients

We're seeking a physician who brings:

• Strong clinical experience in Emergency Medicine
• Demonstrated leadership experience or a clear commitment to physician leadership
• A genuine passion for patient outcomes, quality improvement, and team development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style
• Alignment with MEDS' physician-led philosophy and commitment to clinical excellence

Board certification in Emergency Medicine is preferred. Final credentialing and leadership qualifications will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

For more than four decades, MEDS has built its reputation around a simple belief: physicians should have a meaningful voice in the practice of medicine.

If you're an experienced Emergency Medicine physician who believes leadership is about more than a title — and who wants to make a measurable difference for patients, providers, and the community — we'd love to connect.

Join an organization where physicians lead, your voice matters, and exceptional patient care comes first.

Interested in learning more? Contact our recruitment team for a confidential conversation.

Located in south-central Illinois, approximately 60 miles east of St. Louis, Centralia offers a welcoming, close-knit community with a relaxed pace of life and convenient access to metropolitan amenities. With its historic downtown, locally owned restaurants, unique shops, and community events, Centralia provides an inviting place to live, work, and raise a family.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the area's beautiful parks and recreational opportunities, including Foundation Park, which features scenic walking trails and natural landscapes, and Raccoon Lake and Lake Centralia, offering fishing, boating, and kayaking. The community also hosts popular annual celebrations, including the Centralia Balloon Fest, bringing residents and visitors together for entertainment and family-friendly activities.

With its rich history, small-town atmosphere, and proximity to St. Louis, Centralia offers an appealing balance of community connection, outdoor recreation, and access to big-city attractions. Whether you're looking to advance your career or settle into a quieter lifestyle, Centralia is a wonderful place to call home!

Many MEDS physicians and providers call the greater St. Louis area and surrounding suburbs home, while practicing at our Illinois facilities.

The region offers a wide variety of lifestyles—from vibrant city neighborhoods and communities popular with young professionals to established suburbs, family-friendly areas, small towns, farmland, and rural living. St. Louis also offers professional sports, a strong restaurant scene, theater and arts, universities, academic medicine, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

MEDS physicians can also experience a variety of clinical settings. Many of our providers are credentialed at multiple MEDS facilities, creating opportunities to work across community hospitals, critical access hospitals, and different patient populations while maintaining a home base in the St. Louis region.

Whether you're looking for an urban lifestyle, suburban convenience, or more space and a slower pace outside the city, the St. Louis region provides options while keeping you connected to a diverse range of practice opportunities.