Emergency Medicine Assistant Medical Director
ED Volume:
55,000
Site Perks:
1099 Employment
Hospital Details
Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship hospital within the Houston Methodist system. Ranked as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country and the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital takes pride in providing patient-centered care for not only Texans but international patients as well. Houston Methodist Hospital has also been a national leader throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in research and offerings of innovative treatments.
Emergency Department
ED Volume: 55,000
- ED Beds: 67
- 7 intake-dedicated beds
- Staffing Model:
- 50 hours of Physician coverage (M-F); 44 hours Sat/Sun
- 38 hours of APP coverage (M-F); 18 hours Sat/Sun
- 9- or 10-hour APP shifts
- Scribe coverage available
- Separate psych ED covered by ED team
- Academic/General Medical and Surgical
- EMR: Epic
Community
The style-savvy residents of the country’s fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know there’s no place quite like Houston. With more than 2.2 million residents, the city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world-class arts, booming business, pro sports, and award-winning cuisine. As the rest of the country discovers what locals have known all along, Houston is finally enjoying the recognition it deserves.
Career Details
An EM Assistant Director will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team to deliver excellence in patient care. Assistant directors are expected to support the EM director in overseeing the operations of the Emergency Department in collaboration with the nursing staff and hospital leadership.
- Supports the EM Director in overseeing the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
- Helps with the supervision of the emergency medical staff, per the bylaws, policies, and procedures of the institution
- Represents the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff
Additional Information
Career Details
- 1099 Employment
USACS Benefits
| Financial Benefits |
|---|
$100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service |
As low as 2.99% |
Malpractice Coverage: Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average! |
| Intangible Benefits |
|---|
Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians. |
Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians. |
Bedside Support: Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you. |
Onboarding and Ongoing Support: Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend. |
Professional Development: Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, and more. |
About USACS
6565 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
Meet your recruiter
Sam Herbig
Associate EM Physician Recruiter
Why USACS
USACS is a Clinician support system focused on safeguarding the futures of Physicians and APPs. Through aligned governance, national scale, and practical support, the organization exists to strengthen care delivery while helping Clinicians build sustainable, fulfilling careers.
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