Physicians Leading Physicians | Emergency Medicine Medical Director | Sign-On Bonus

Emergency Medicine Medical Director | Centralia, IL

Lead with Purpose. Practice with Autonomy. Make an Impact.

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital | Centralia, Illinois

Physician-Owned & Operated | Leadership Opportunity | Sign-On Bonus Available

Great emergency medicine starts with great physician leadership.

At Midwest Emergency Department Services (MEDS), we believe the best patient outcomes happen when physicians have a voice, teams are supported, and clinical excellence drives every decision.

We're seeking an experienced, passionate Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead our Emergency Department team at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.

This isn't just another leadership title. It's an opportunity to influence patient care, develop a strong clinical team, and help shape the future of emergency medicine alongside an organization that has remained physician-owned and operated for more than 40 years.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Physicians Leading Physicians.

MEDS is independently physician-owned and operated — not backed by private equity. Our CEO and Chief Medical Officer are practicing physicians who understand the realities of emergency medicine firsthand.

We believe leadership should be accessible, collaborative, and grounded in clinical experience.

One Hospital. A Collaborative Approach to Patient Care.

MEDS provides both Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Medicine services at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. This creates an opportunity for our Medical Director to work collaboratively across service lines, strengthen communication, support efficient transitions of care, and help drive better patient outcomes.

Your Leadership Will Matter.

We're looking for someone who wants to do more than manage a schedule. We want a physician leader who takes pride in building relationships, mentoring colleagues, improving clinical performance, and creating an environment where providers can deliver exceptional care.

About the Emergency Department

• Approximately 15,000 annual ED visits

• 12-hour physician shifts

• Established Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Medicine programs

• Community hospital environment with opportunities for meaningful clinical leadership

• Support from an experienced MEDS operations and physician leadership team

What You'll Do

As Medical Director, you'll help lead the clinical and operational success of the Emergency Department through:

• Championing quality improvement, patient safety, and exceptional patient outcomes

• Providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to the physician and APP team

• Building strong, collaborative relationships with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and medical staff

• Partnering with our Hospitalist Medicine leadership to improve care coordination and patient transitions

• Supporting provider engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture

• Working directly with MEDS leadership to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement

• Maintaining an active clinical presence in the Emergency Department

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a physician who brings:

• Strong clinical experience in Emergency Medicine

• Demonstrated leadership experience or a clear commitment to physician leadership

• A genuine passion for patient outcomes, quality improvement, and team development

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style

• Alignment with MEDS' physician-led philosophy and commitment to clinical excellence

Board certification in Emergency Medicine is preferred. Final credentialing and leadership qualifications will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

Why MEDS?

For more than four decades, MEDS has built its reputation around a simple belief: physicians should have a meaningful voice in the practice of medicine.

We offer:

• Sign-on bonus available

• Competitive physician compensation

• Independent, physician-owned and operated organization

• Direct access to practicing physician leadership

• Dedicated operational and administrative support

• Opportunities to influence clinical quality and operational performance

• Professional growth and long-term physician leadership opportunities

• A collaborative culture that values both providers and patients

Ready to Lead Something Meaningful?

If you're an experienced Emergency Medicine physician who believes leadership is about more than a title — and who wants to make a measurable difference for patients, providers, and the community — we'd love to connect.

Join an organization where physicians lead, your voice matters, and exceptional patient care comes first.

MEDS | Emergency Medicine. Done Differently.

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