As an Associate ED Medical Director at USACS, you will collaborate with leadership while supporting physician staff and serving as a leader in both the emergency department and organization. Through USACS's unique model of shared ownership, you'll join a team that provides physicians with unparalleled benefits, quality-focused values, and long-term wealth building opportunities, while maintaining the advantages of local EM groups combined with the security and resources of a large national organization - all while having influence on broad company decisions and helping develop new leaders.

Additional Details

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with the ED Medical Director, nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Participate in Quality Assurance for the department
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

About Saint Vincent Hospital

• ED Volume: 53,000
• Beautiful, new, state-of-the-art, 39-bed ED provides for a highly functioning department
• The modern and well-equipped department includes two ultrasound machines, two types of video laryngoscopes
• The hospital provides full diagnostic and lab capabilities including CT, open MRI and ultrasound
• Among the most experienced nursing staff in the region
• Active in EMS, Saint Vincent's emergency department provides a medical command to multiple services and offers education and training to local providers
• For stroke care, Saint Vincent Hospital collaborates with Allegheny General Teleneurology and serves as a Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center
• EPIC EMR
• 348-bed, full-service, mission-driven tertiary care and teaching hospital with strong commitment to quality
• Integrated health system as part of Allegheny Health Network
• Saint Vincent is a member of the community and continues to provide a continuum of services to fit the health care needs of the region.
• Residencies in emergency medicine, ENT, family medicine, internal medicine, and orthopedics; fellowship in sports medicine
• Saint Vincent has been nationally recognized for quality, including a Top 10% hospital for patient safety in Overall Surgical Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Joint Replacement from CareChex by Quantros.

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!

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

Erie, Pennsylvania is a picturesque medium-sized city on Lake Erie's shores between Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh, offering a rich blend of urban and suburban living. The city features diverse attractions including arts venues, sports teams, outdoor recreation at Presque Isle State Park, and family destinations like Waldameer amusement park. Home to the country's largest medical school and ranking third nationally in wine production, Erie combines cultural amenities, educational excellence, and recreational opportunities, recently earning recognition as Pennsylvania's best summer destination and one of the nation's most livable communities.