Clinical Best Practices, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Services, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Leadership, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Software Administration, Strategic Planning, Team Player
Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair
Nags Head, North Carolina
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to serve as Medical Director / Department Chair for a hospital-based Emergency Department in Nags Head, North Carolina. This leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with administrative and strategic oversight of emergency medicine services.
The Medical Director/Department Chair will provide clinical leadership, oversee quality and operational initiatives, support physician and APP performance, and collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient emergency care.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Emergency Department
- Oversee quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Lead physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
- Collaborate with hospital administration on departmental operations and strategic planning
- Develop and implement clinical protocols and best practices
- Maintain an active clinical practice in emergency medicine
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care
This opportunity offers a leadership role in a coastal community, the ability to shape emergency services, and a collaborative hospital environment.
Requirements
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
- Prior leadership experience in emergency medicine preferred
- Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
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Commonwealth Medical Services