Emergency Medicine - Medical Director

• ED Volume: 40,000
• 38 rooms
• Level II Trauma Center designation with full-time trauma services
• High acuity site with 35% of patient arrivals by EMS and 38% admission rate
• Secured internal ED mental health area with 24-hour mental health specialist coverage 
• Newly upgraded advanced airway video laryngoscopy and broncoscopy (Glidescope)
• Three cloud-enabled ultrasound machines with connection to PACs image storage
• EMR: Epic

Benefits

• Full-service, 315-bed community hospital in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh
• Level II Trauma Center
• The modern, full-service hospital specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral sciences, oncology, emergency medicine, cardiology and diagnostic imaging
• All major specialties are represented including cardiology and surgical subspecialties
• Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Forbes Cardiology Diagnostic Center
• Dedicated EMS Physician Medical Director with EMS/Paramedic training programs and teaching options for other interested physicians; we provide medical command for 11 local EMS agencies
• Dedicated physician ultrasound director with a focus on continuous quality improvement and monthly learning sessions for our physician, APP, and ED nursing teams
• Radiology suite adjacent to ED which includes two CT scanners (256 and 128 slice) as well as MRI. MRI and Ultrasound are available 24 hours
• Advanced Cardiac Care program including interventional cardiac catheterization and open heart as well as EKOS and ECMO capability
• Joint Commission-certified as Level II Stroke Center with telemedicine affiliation with the Allegheny General Hospital
• Advanced CT imaging, 64-slice Siemens CT imaging device adjacent to the Emergency department
• 24-hour in-house Anesthesia, General Surgery, Hospitalist, OB/GYN, and Trauma Surgery physicians
• 36 bed inpatient adult psychiatric unit

Ranked by many sources as one of America s most livable cities, Pittsburgh is a sophisticated metropolitan area with a hometown feel and is truly a wonderful place to live and work.  From world-class museums, theater, symphony and all cultural options, to professional sports (Pirates baseball, Steelers football, Penguin hockey and Riverhounds soccer), outstanding shopping and dining, and easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the northeast (Laurel Mountains, water sports on Pittsburgh s famous Three Rivers, Youghiogheny River white water, and more), Pittsburgh has something for everyone. The region continues its renaissance with the development of the waterfront and thriving metropolitan areas in town, and highly desirable suburbs with public and private schools ranked among the top 20% in the nation.

• 12-bed dedicated CDU 

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