Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine - Physician at Baptist Medical Center - US Acute Care Solutions summary: As a Medical Director and Emergency Medicine Physician at USACS, you will lead emergency department operations, collaborate with hospital administration, and oversee emergency staff. The role emphasizes shared physician ownership, providing strong financial and professional benefits while supporting clinical and leadership development. You will manage a busy Level IV trauma emergency department within the Baptist Health System, ensuring high-quality patient care and departmental efficiency. As a medical director at USACS, you will take on a leadership role collaborating with hospital administration and supporting physician staff while serving as a leader in both the emergency department and broader organization. Through USACS's unique model of shared ownership, you'll join a team that offers physicians unparalleled benefits, quality-focused values, and long-term wealth building opportunities, while maintaining the advantages of local EM groups combined with the security of a large national organization. The position requires prior experience and enables influence on company decisions and leadership development. Additional 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 Baptist Medical Center * ED Volume: 39,000 * 28 ED beds (3 QuickCare beds, "results pending" suite) * 26% Admissions Rate * Level IV Trauma Designation * 8-10 hour physician shifts (depending on volume trends) with APP support * BC/BP in emergency medicine preferred * Cerner FirstNet Documentation * Dedicated ED administrative assistants to manage all admission, consult and transfer calls * NPs and PAs practice independently in the ED (Physicians don't sign APP charts unless consulted to coordinate care) * Layout of department allows for immediate conversion of different spaces to become negative-pressure areas as needed * Excellent specialty coverage (neurosurgery, neuro-interventional specialty, trauma, OB, pediatrics) is available across the five hospitals in San Antonio's Baptist Health System and six hospitals with Resolute * Other USACS services offered at this location: Hospitalist Medicine Benefits Financial Benefits: * $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually * $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates * Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave * Pioneering Paid Military Leave * Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99% * Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage * Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) * Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support * USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average Intangible Benefits: * Location flexibility and career stability of a national group * National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians * Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support * 24/7/365 live physician support * Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy * USACS Annual Assembly opportunity * Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians The Area 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. Keywords: Emergency Medicine, Medical Director, Hospital Administration, Emergency Department Leadership, Trauma Care, Clinical Governance, Physician Staff Supervision, Level IV Trauma, Patient Care, Medical Staff Collaboration