Emergency Medicine Medical Director

St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital has provided the San Antonio community with quality, compassionate care in the South Texas Medical Center since 1978. Ranked a U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital for 2013-14, Emergent PCI and Neurosurgery services are available onsite. Excellent specialty coverage (Neurosurgery) is available across the five hospitals in San Antonio's Baptist Health System, along with Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric facilities. ED Physicians enjoy a simple "one call" system for admissions and transfers.

ED Volume: 14,000

• ED Beds: 7
• Patients/Hour: 1.8
• Admission Rate: 25%
• 12-hour shifts with the option to move to 8-hour shifts or add APP support depending on volumes
• Trauma Designation: Level IV
• Accredited Chest Pain Center and designated Baptist Health System Brain/Stroke Center
• Qualifications: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine preferred
• Documentation: Cerner FirstNet

San Antonio is a city rich in history, culture, education, and recreation. Residents enjoy all the advantages of living 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, 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.

As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while supporting and leading your Physicians and APPs. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department and across the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will have the opportunity to influence 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.

Career 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