Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to be our Medical Director of our growing emergency medicine programs across multiple facilities in the Tucson, Arizona region. This is a unique opportunity to practice across a diverse system of hospital-based and free-standing emergency departments, offering a broad clinical experience, strong system support, and flexible scheduling across multiple practice settings.
At Northwest Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home!
Facilities Include:
- Northwest Medical Center – Tucson (300-bed acute care hospital)
- Northwest Medical Center at Sahuarita (18-bed neighborhood hospital)
- Northwest Emergency Center – Marana (Free-standing ED)
- Northwest Emergency Center – Vail (Free-standing ED)
Northwest Medical Center – Tucson:
- Annual ED volume: ~51,100 visits
- 1.8–2 patients per hour
- 45 hours of physician coverage daily
- 24 hours of APC coverage daily
- ABEM-certified physicians required
Northwest Medical Center at Sahuarita:
- Annual ED volume: ~22,630 visits
- 1.8 patients per hour
- 27 hours of physician coverage daily
- 10 hours of PA coverage daily
Northwest Emergency Center – Marana:
- Annual ED volume: ~10,220 visits
- 12 private ED beds
- ~1.2 patients per hour
- 24 hours of physician coverage
Northwest Emergency Center – Vail:
- Annual ED volume: ~13,140 visits
- ~1.5 patients per hour
- 24 hours of provider coverage
System Resources:
- Cerner EMR system
- Full-service laboratory and imaging (CT, X-ray, and diagnostics)
- Integrated specialty support including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, surgery, and more
- Designated Centers of Excellence for Chest Pain, Stroke, Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery, Bariatrics, and Breast Imaging
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Night differential
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling across multiple practice settings
- Opportunity to rotate across diverse ED environments
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.
Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at barry_edsell@chs.net or reach out directly with any questions at 615-660-2043
About the Hospital
Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, womens health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.
Community
Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona, and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.