Emergency Medicine Department Medical Director

Emory University Hospital Midtown is seeking a dynamic physician leader for the Emergency Medicine Department Director position. This vital role is responsible for overseeing the largest emergency department in the Emory Healthcare System and guiding the department through a period of tremendous growth.

About Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM)

• EUHM is one of the nation's leading community-based, acute care academic medical centers
• 600+ bed tertiary care teaching facility with more than 1,500 physicians across 28 specialties
• Ranks 9th best hospital in GA (US News), and achieved Magnet Recognition in 2025
• Emory University hosts the largest Emergency Medicine residency in GA with rotations through EUHM, and received the 2023 Society of Academic Emergency Medicine’s Outstanding Department Award for Excellence and Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Emory University is also home to the distinguished Administrative Fellowship in Emergency Medicine - where innovation, operations, and executive insight converge

Opportunity Highlights

• Step into a high-impact clinical leadership role in a nationally reputable institution with up to 50% administrative time, and the opportunity to participate in medical education in areas of interest
• Lead a team of 50+ Emergency Medicine Physicians through a period of significant growth as they care for more than 85,000 patient visits annually
• Focus on the development and implementation of innovative departmental processes for short- and long-term quality improvement initiatives
• The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a high-volume setting, and will possess outstanding clinical, technical, academic, and interpersonal skills.

Community Details

• Atlanta has an overall grade of A and is one of the Best Places to live in Georgia, a Best City for Young Professionals in America, and one of the Healthiest Cities in America (Niche)
• Experience the vibrant city life and peaceful suburban living of Metro Atlanta, with a lower cost of living than many major US cities, and many unique and charming neighborhoods to choose from
• There are excellent primary school options, and highly competitive colleges and universities
• The city offers first-class amenities for everyone, including the world's busiest international airport, incredible dining and shopping options, arts and cultural attractions, and sporting events
• Often called “the city in the forest,” Atlanta offers an abundance of outdoor recreation in the gorgeous surrounding scenery

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.