Assistant Medical Director
Assistant Medical Director - Augusta, Georgia
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
Leadership Duties
Requirements
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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.
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
California Applicant Privacy Act: (Login for Information)
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.