Emergency Medicine - Assistant Medical Director - Ascension Providence
Canton, Ohio, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, Texas, 76712, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/21/24

An EM Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team to deliver excellence in patient care. Assistant directors are expected to support the EM director in overseeing the operations of the emergency department in collaboration with the nursing staff and hospital leadership.

Details

  • Supports the EM Director in overseeing the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
  • Helps with the supervision of the emergency medical staff, per the bylaws, policies, and procedures of the institution
  • Represents the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

  • ED Volume: 55,000
  • ED beds: 51
  • Patients/Hour: 2
  • Admission Rate: 18%
  • Coverage: 10-hour shifts with 50-60 hours MD and 30-40 hours of NP/PA coverage per day
  • Certified stroke and chest pain center
  • Qualifications: BC/BP in Emergency Medicine
  • Documentation: Epic

HOSPITAL

Located on the southwest side of Waco near the intersection of Highway 84 and Highway 6, Providence Health Center is a 237-bed acute-care hospital. This facility--the first hospital in Waco--is the centerpiece of an expansive campus that includes an Ambulatory Services Building for outpatient procedures and the MRI Center at Providence; Providence Medical Plaza, a professional office building; and Providence Clinic-Family Medicine Center, a primary care facility.

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)
  • 24/7/365 live physician support
  • USACS Orientation and Assemblies
  • Professional Development Programs including:
    • Scholars (Leadership Training)
    • Efficiency Academy
    • Engagement & Experience Academy
  • Internal USACS traveling physicians

COMMUNITY

Situated halfway between the exciting Texas cities of Austin and Dallas, Waco is a charming and growing mid-sized city with more than 200,000 residents. Baylor University features prominently in the city's character, with more than 15,000 students who keep the population young and vibrant. Baylor also offers the excitement of Big 12 athletics, with competitive teams in football, basketball, and other sports. Waco is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper! Don't miss visiting the Dr. Pepper museum, as well as the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. For nature lovers, the 416-acre Cameron Park and the 52-acre Cameron Park Zoo are situated along the beautiful Brazos River.