Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair

Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair

Coastal North Carolina

We are seeking an experienced, board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Medical Director and Chair of the Emergency Services Department at a full-service critical access hospital on the North Carolina coast.

Position Overview

Full-time employment role combining direct clinical care with departmental leadership. The physician will practice in a collaborative environment while overseeing operations, staffing, quality, and performance improvement.

Key Details

• Approximately 20–25 bed Emergency Department with roughly 20,000–25,000 annual visits
• Leadership of a team consisting of several physicians and a larger group of advanced practice providers
• Telestroke support and affiliation with a nearby academic medical center’s Department of Emergency Medicine
• Employment model with hospital privileges

Highlights & Benefits

• Opportunity to live and work in a desirable coastal community known for excellent quality of life, outdoor recreation, and strong public schools
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual stipend, relocation assistance, generous paid time off, malpractice coverage with tail, retirement plans (401k/457b), and full medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Additional incentives such as loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship stipends may be available for qualified candidates

Ideal candidate is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with prior leadership or administrative experience.