Medical Director

Job Description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta (DHOA) is a comprehensive healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Columbia County and surrounding communities.

Our freestanding emergency department (FSED) is a critical part of our organization, serving a wide range of medical conditions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and collaborative medical director to join our emergency medicine (EM) leadership team. This individual will oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the FSED, provide medical leadership, improve patient care quality, and help drive performance metrics and departmental goals.

As part of the ED leadership team, the medical director will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, staff and administration to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of emergency services.

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Lead and mentor team
• Participate in the effective management of the emergency department to ensure core goals are maintained
• Drive department production and metrics
• Participation in TeamHealth and hospital leadership meetings

About the Role

About the FSED :

The Columbia County FSED is a full-service emergency department staffed by board certified / board eligible EM physicians 24 / 7 with advancing imaging capability including POC labs, CT, XR, and US. It serves as an extension of Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is located 4 miles away and is a state-of-the-art hospital, boasting 350 hospital beds and equipped with the latest technology and resources to deliver exceptional medical services to our community.

The FSED medical director will be part of a highly functioning team that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning. Your expertise and leadership will help shape the future of Doctors Hospital of Augusta.

Qualified candidates must be board certified ABEM / AOBEM with several years of direct leadership experience in a similar community setting.

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