What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Medical Director position at US Acute Care Solutions?
USACS Benefits
Hospital Details
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.
About USACS
As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while supporting and leading your Physicians and APPs. 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.
Career Details
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!
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.
Hospital Details
- 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
- ED Volume: 35,000
- EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation
- 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
- 2024 Recipient of Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research
- 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 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.
About USACS
As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while supporting and leading your Physicians and APPs. 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.
Career 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
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!
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.
Salary : $8,000