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Estimated Pay info$52 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Nags Head, North Carolina

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Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair - Nags Head, North CarolinaSetting: Community Hospital Emergency DepartmentPosition Type: Full-Time, Leadership + ClinicalQuick-Screen RequirementsLicenses & Certifications
  • Board Certified in Emergency Medicine - REQUIRED(Not accepting BE for this leadership role)
Experience / Skills
  • Experienced Emergency Medicine physician with prior leadership, director-level, or administrative experience
  • Proven capability in:
  • Operational management
  • Staffing oversight
  • Budget/financial management
  • Performance improvement
  • Quality & safety initiatives
  • Able to provide direct clinical care in addition to administrative dutiesCandidate Fit
    • Strong communicator, collaborative leadership style
    • Comfortable overseeing a diverse ED team
    • Values work-life balance and coastal living lifestyle
    Leadership + Clinical ResponsibilitiesLeadership Duties Include:
    • Medical Director + Department Chair oversight
    • Staffing & schedule management
    • Financial management / operational oversight
    • Quality, safety & performance improvement initiatives
    • Collaboration with system leadership & academic partners
    • Support from East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine
    Clinical Duties Include:
    • Direct patient care in the ED
    • Working alongside existing physician and APP teams
    ED & Team Structure
    • 21-bed Emergency Department
    • Annual patient volume: 23,100 visits/year
    • Team: 6 Emergency Medicine physicians + 9 APPs
    • Telestroke support
    Compensation & Benefits
    • Highly competitive leadership compensation package
    • Comprehensive benefits including:
    • Annual stipend
    • Relocation assistance
    • Vacation, sick time & holidays
    • Malpractice with tail coverage
    • 401k / 457(b)
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • Life insurance
  • Additional incentives may include:
  • Loan repayment
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Income guarantees
  • Residency/fellowship commitment stipendsLocation - Nags Head / Outer Banks, North Carolina
    • One of the top U.S. coastal regions to live and work
    • 175 miles of beaches and crystal-clear water
    • Outdoor lifestyle: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, hang gliding
    • Scenic landmarks: historic lighthouses, expansive dunes, wildlife preserves
    • Excellent public school system
    • Ideal for physicians seeking work-life balance in a coastal community
    RecruitWell's Core Values:
    • Open communication
    • Sense of urgency
    • Teamwork
    • Accountability
    • Driven to win
    • Higher consciousness

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    Posting ID: 1195709998 Posted: 2025-12-21 Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician