As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your physician staff. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department, and as a leader within the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will influence on broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.

Prior experience is required to be considered for this position.

DETAILS

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

• ED Volume: 35,000
• ED Beds: 29 (with two QuickCare beds)
• Patients/Hour: 2.5
• Admission Rate: 18%
• Staffing Model:
  • 8-12 hour physician shifts (depending on volume trends) with APP support
• EMR: Cerner FirstNet
• Accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center with thrombectomy
• Qualifications: BC/BP in emergency medicine preferred

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 34,000
• ED Beds: 29 (with two QuickCare beds)
• Patients/Hour: 2.5
• Admission Rate: 16%
• Coverage: 9-, 10-, and 11-hour shifts with 36 hours of physician coverage and 28 hours of APP coverage per day
• Accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center with thrombectomy
• Qualifications: BC/BP in emergency medicine preferred
• Documentation: Cerner FirstNet

Hospital

• San Antonio's Northeast Baptist Hospital is an award-winning facility conveniently located along I-410 near San Antonio International Airport.
• The hospital offers extraordinary cardiovascular programs, advanced surgery options, and a variety of specialty centers.
• Emergent PCI and OB services are available onsite, as well as a geriatric psychiatric facility.
• Excellent specialty coverage (neurosurgery, ophthalmology, hand, etc.) is available across the five hospitals in San Antonio's Baptist Health System.
• ED physicians operate with an efficient "split-flow" ED process and enjoy a simple "one call" system for admissions and transfers.
• NPs and PAs practice independently in the ED, meaning physicians have no APP charts to sign.

Benefits:

• Financial Benefits
  • Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
  • Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
  • Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
  • Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
  • Pioneering Paid Military Leave
  • Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
  • Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
• Intangible Benefits
  • Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
  • National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
  • Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
  • Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME)
  • 24/7/365 live physician support
  • USACS Orientation and Assemblies
  • Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy
  • Internal USACS traveling physicians

Community

San Antonio is a city rich in history, culture, education and recreation. Residents enjoy all the advantages of life in a large city without sacrificing a sense of community and small-town vibe. Home of the Alamo, the San Antonio Spurs, and the famous River Walk promenade lined with cafes and shops, there is always something of interest to enjoy. Residential opportunities abound with historic, downtown area bungalows, to beautiful established estate homes, suburbs with outstanding public-school systems and rural areas for those preferring wide, open space. In addition to UT at San Antonio, there are numerous colleges and universities.