Emergency Medicine Associate Director of Operations

USACS Benefits

Hospital Details

Dell Seton Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center serving Central Texas and is an accredited teaching hospital. It is also the fourth-busiest emergency department in Texas. This state-of-the-art facility was opened in 2017 and is recognized as a Certified Stroke Center and has been awarded Magnet Status for nursing excellence. The hospital serves as the primary safety net for the poor and uninsured as well as the primary teaching hospital for the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 52,000
• Academic teaching site with 8 EM residents per year
• 3-year emergency medicine residency program established in 2012
• The EMS Fellowship since 2021
• ED Beds: 53
• Observation Beds: 16
• Admission Rate: 22%
• Trauma Designation: Level I
• Coverage: 8-hour shifts with 48-56 hours of Physician coverage and 30 hours of APP coverage
• Separate observation unit
• Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote
  
  

Community

Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.

About USACS

The Associate Director of Operations supports the Emergency Department Medical Director in providing the medical and administrative leadership necessary to deliver Patient-Centered care. Assists with the oversight of availability, timeliness and appropriateness of clinical services offered to each Emergency Department patient, while working to improve overall departmental performance.

Essential Job Functions

• The Associate Director of Operations functions may include the following at the direction of or in the absence of the Emergency Department Medical Director.
• Assist in the delivery of performance appraisals of the staff physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in the Emergency Department.
• Cosign APP charts not seen by ED physician, as needed
• Participate in quarterly (or more frequent) APP meetings to discuss process changes, practice guidance, and other related topics.
• Assist the Emergency Department Medical Director in complaint management.
• Act as administrative representative for process decisions regarding the clinical work environment.
• Chair special projects as designated by the Emergency Department Medical Director, attends hospital or group meetings as required by the project (examples: Trauma Committee, Disaster Committee, STEMI committee, Peer review Committee).
• Lead PI initiatives for improving MEC efficiency and improving door-to-provider times.
• In the absence of the Emergency Department Medical Director, manage personnel complaints in coordination with the Nursing Director.
• Attend monthly Emergency Department physician meetings, and chair them when requested to by the Director.
• Assist in scheduling and monthly shift coordination, as needed.
• Serve as a partner role model and cover equitable share of open shifts.
• Supports and promotes the mission, vision, goals and decisions of USACS and its affiliates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Emergency Department Medical Director.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Department Medical Director for Emergency Department operations in his/her absence
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Assist in overseeing the availability, timeliness, quality and appropriateness of clinical services offered to the ED patients.
• Participate in hospital committees designed to improve ED care and perform committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Works with the Hospital to establish appropriate budgets and equipment requests.
• Assist in overseeing the proper collection, review and monitoring of data for the ED and solicit hospital collaboration to implement initiatives mandated by state and federal agencies.
• Act as a resource in the areas of billing, compliance, EMTALA and regulatory concerns in the ED.
• Assist in identifying staffing needs and support USACS recruitment and retention efforts. Assist in interviewing potential new staff and working with USACS in completing the credentialing process.
• Assist in orienting new Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, as needed.
• Assist in monitoring morale and physician satisfaction levels, and teambuilding efforts
  
  

Financial Benefits

Employee Ownership

$100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service

401(k)

Industry-leading, 10% company-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!

Intangible Benefit

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.