The Assistant Medical Director supports the Emergency Department Medical Director in providing the medical and administrative leadership necessary to deliver Patient-Centered care. Assists with the oversight of availability, timeliness and appropriateness of clinical services offered to each Emergency Department patient, while working to improve overall departmental performance.

Additional Details

• The Assistant Medical Director's functions may include the following at the direction of or in the absence of the Emergency Department Medical Director.
• Assist in the delivery of performance appraisals of the staff physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in the Emergency Department.
• Assist the Emergency Department Medical Director in complaint management.
• Act as administrative representative for process decisions regarding the clinical work environment.
• Attend monthly Emergency Department physician meetings, and chair them when requested to by the Director.
• Assist in scheduling and monthly shift coordination, as needed.
• Supports and promotes the mission, vision, goals and decisions of USACS and its affiliates.

About Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

• ED Volume: 47,000
• 24-hour emergency service
• 90-bed, full-service facility
• EMR: Epic
• Approximately 650 employees and 150 medical providers
• 25 specialties including orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgery, maternity, laboratory, imaging, heart and vascular services
• Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Observation Medicine

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
• Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000
• $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

Located on a beautiful waterfront, Elizabeth City is the largest city in northeastern North Carolina. Known as the "Harbor of Hospitality," the city is featured as one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America" and ranked as one of the "Best Places to Live on the Coast."

Elizabeth City offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, boating, kayaking, walking, and exploring. With six historical districts, national parks, museums, science centers, and more, it's hard to find a destination richer in culture, natural beauty, and activities.