Emergency Medicine Assistant Medical Director In Augusta, GA

Job Description

Practice in an award-winning hospital known for its excellence in robotic surgery, orthopedics and emergency medicine! In addition to the hospitals outstanding clinical reputation, you will also enjoy the desirable location in Augusta, a growing city offering easy access to Charleston, Savannah, and the east coast beaches of Hilton Head and Tybee Island.

About the Emergency Department

• Annual Volume: 73,000
• Daily Physician Coverage: 58 hours 
• Daily APC Coverage: 70 hours
• Hospital Beds: 231
• ED Beds: 40
• Fast Track: Yes
• Trauma Level: II
• Primary Stroke Center
• Largest Burn Center in the US 
• Hospital Medicine Program: Yes
• Acuity Level: Medium
• EMR: Meditech

Leadership Duties

• Leadership experience strongly preferred
• ABEM/AOBEM: board certified or board eligible preferred 
• Support the facility medical director in overseeing ED operations and clinical performance
• Provide guidance to the team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives that enhance care, quality and efficiency
• Champion safety and best practices throughout the emergency department

Requirements

• Board Requirements: Board certified or eligible
• Board Specialties Required: EM
• Certifications Required: ATLS, ACLS, PALS

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Benefits

- Competitive hourly compensation
- Assistant medical director monthly stipend
- Independent contractor (1099) status
- Professional liability insurance provided
- Work closely with the facility medical director to support clinical operations, quality initiatives, and physician engagement
- Mentor and support EM physicians and advanced practice clinicians
- Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance

About the City

Augusta is located at the fall line of the Savannah River, at the head of its navigable portion. Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the third-largest city and the second-largest metro area in the state after Atlanta. It is best known for hosting The Masters golf tournament each spring, and is full of southern charm. Downtown Augusta boasts a thriving arts and food scene, with fabulous festivals, shopping, and restaurants.

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