Methuen ED Associate Medical Director

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $170.00— $220.00 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Position Overview:

The Associate Medical Director will be responsible for the clinical and administrative leadership of the Haverhill Emergency Department and report to the System Chief of Emergency Medicine. The Associate Medical Director’s duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Leadership

• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based medical care is delivered to all patients in the Haverhill Emergency Department.
• Maintain active clinical practice within the ED, as required by the hospital.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and policies for the Haverhill ED.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including patient throughput, door-to-provider times, quality metrics, and patient experience scores for the Haverhill ED.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide direct consultation and resolution for complex medical cases as necessary.

Administrative Duties

• Assist in ensuring adequate physician and advanced practice provider (APP) staffing for the Haverhill ED.
• Collaborate with the ED Nursing Director for Haverhill to optimize operational efficiency, including patient flow, bed availability, and coordination with inpatient services.
• Provide input to the Medical Director and System Chief regarding the ED budget, staffing needs, and operational expenses for the Haverhill ED.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of ED physicians and APPs assigned to the Haverhill Emergency Department.
• Participate in regular performance evaluations of ED physicians and APPs and provide constructive feedback for professional development.
• Assist in developing physician and APP schedules for the Haverhill Emergency Department, ensuring fairness and efficiency.
• Represent the Haverhill ED in local hospital committees and leadership meetings, as delegated by the Medical Director and System Chief.

Education and Training

• Support continuing medical education for Haverhill ED staff, including organizing training sessions and in-service programs.
• Serve as a mentor to physicians, APPs, and medical trainees rotating through the Haverhill ED.

Quality and Compliance

• Monitor adherence to hospital policies and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and CMS standards, for the Haverhill ED.
• Support efforts to reduce medical errors, adverse events, and hospital-acquired infections for the Haverhill ED.
• Oversee compliance with EMTALA regulations and ensure proper documentation and reporting for the Haverhill ED.
• Participate in regular morbidity and mortality reviews, addressing issues specific to the Haverhill ED and implementing necessary improvements.
• Assist in root cause analyses for sentinel events and contribute to the development of quality improvement plans.

Liaison and Community Relations

• Serve as a liaison between the Haverhill ED and hospital administration, medical staff, nursing, and ancillary departments.
• Collaborate with the EMS Medical Director and local EMS providers to enhance pre-hospital emergency care for the Haverhill community.
• Engage with community stakeholders to improve emergency services and disaster preparedness for the Haverhill ED.

Requirements:

• Board-certified/board-eligible emergency medicine-trained physician

• Licensed Physician with a current Massachusetts Medical License required

• Active ACLS and PALS certification required. Once board certified, physicians must maintain active board certification and provide evidence of prior ACLS and PALS certification.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

Why Join Merrimack Health?

• Play a key leadership role in a new hospital system committed to serving a diverse community. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Benefit from the support of a dynamic leadership team focused on emergency medicine excellence. Contribute to a culture that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.

Location(s)

• Greater Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill areas, Massachusetts

Join Us!

To apply: please send resume and cover letter to: provider.recruitment@lawrencegeneral.org or directly to Physician Recruiter, Stefan Marquis - stefan.marquis@merrimackhealth.org