Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician at US Acute Care Solutions summary:

An Emergency Medicine Assistant Director supports the Emergency Medicine Director in managing the operations of a busy emergency department, collaborating with nursing and hospital leadership to ensure high-quality patient care. This role includes supervising emergency medical staff, representing the department internally and externally, and contributing to strategic and operational decisions. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development within a Level II Trauma Center at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

An EM Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team to deliver excellence in patient care. Assistant directors are expected to support the EM director in overseeing the operations of the emergency department in collaboration with the nursing staff and hospital leadership.

Details

• Supports the EM Director in overseeing the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Helps with the supervision of the emergency medical staff, per the bylaws, policies, and procedures of the institution
• Represents the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff
• Excellent compensation package with an estimated employed W-2 range of of up to $250/hour plus additional leadership stipend

About Lutheran Medical Center

• ED Volume: 57,000
• 25% admission rate with broad pathology
• Newly renovated department with 54 private rooms and 3 major resuscitation bays
• All diagnostics modalities available 24/7/365
• Level II Trauma Center
• Radiology available 24/7
• System-wide use of Epic EMR
• Robust call panel
• 246-bed facility located on the western border of the Denver metroplex
• Numerous specialized programs including T hriving Stroke Care, Cardiovascular Care, Human Motion Institute (Orthopedic), Comprehensive Cancer Center, and more

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
• Additional paid sick leave

Intangible Benefits:

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
• Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

The Area

Wheat Ridge, a city in central Colorado just 15 minutes from Downtown Denver, features a Council-Manager government system with an elected mayor and eight council members across four districts. The city is served by the highly-rated Jefferson County R-1 school system, which includes one high school, two middle schools, seven public elementary schools, and six private schools known for exceptional test scores. Offering more than 300 sunny days annually (surpassing both San Diego and Miami Beach), Wheat Ridge provides extensive recreational opportunities through its 24 parks, 274 acres of open space, four lakes, seven-mile nationally recognized Clear Creek trail, 70,000 square foot Recreation Center, and Active Adult Center, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts and residents alike.

Keywords:

emergency medicine, emergency department, patient care, physician leadership, clinical supervision, trauma center, hospital administration, emergency staff management, healthcare operations, medical director support