Medical Director, Active Need: ED Regional Medical Directorship for 3 ER -SW Houston suburb

IES seeks a Regional Medical Director to oversee three (3) EDs with OakBend Medical Center's (OakBend) health system located in a desirable suburb, southwest of Houston. This is a role that rarely comes open. The unique aspect of this position is that OakBend is the only independent health system in Texas, enabling direct interaction with hospital C-suite members. The Regional Medical Director is able to affect the practice support which is best suited for the community. The objectives align with that of IES, a Physician-owned and managed ER group, unincumbered by outside investors, making for the ultimate model to achieve excellence in healthcare. 

Regional Medical Director Role:

• Provide on-site management of the clinical and administrative aspects for the emergency department.
• Manage the quality improvement plan including attending regular meetings and reviewing medical records
• Supervise staff, provide feedback, and assure provision of high-quality care
• Review the provider schedule and ensure adequate staffing
• Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of qualified physicians
• Serve as liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff and provide regular feedback to IES leadership

This position features exceptional aspects of collaboration and support, which include working with the Executive VP of IES Houston, who has provided clinical leadership with IES since 2012.  Additional support includes an Associate Medical Director or a clinical administrative fellow, a Practice Administrator, Scheduling, Credentialing, and Recruitment. A monthly stipend and time allotted for administrative work is included.

Qualifications:

• Experience ED Medical Director experience
• ABEM with Emergency Medicine residency training
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA, ACLS, ATLS, PALS

OakBend Medical Center Hospitals:

OBMC serves Fort Bend County and the surrounding region. OBMC provides care for all ages and proudly offers no-wait ER services. Established as a non-profit in October 1947. OakBend Health system has experienced continued growth. Most recently, OakBend Medical Center partnered with Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to establish an ACGME accredited OakBend Family Medicine Residency Program in Richmond, Texas. (first class of residents in Aug 2024). This program represents a shared commitment to expanding access to primary care while training physicians in the community.

Three (3) Associated OakBend Medical Center ERs:

OBMC ERs feature:

• Full labs on site; Xray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, US, POCUS
• EMR Paragon (formerly AllScripts); Dictation Dragon

OBMC Jackson Street Campus

• 16,500 Patients per year (~ 2 Pts./hour)
• 16-bed ED
• 120-Bed Hospital
• APP coverage 40 hours/week (M-F, noon-8pm)
• 24-hour physician coverage; (7A-7P; 7P-7A) shifts
• 10% admission rate; 5% transfers

OBMC -Williams Way Campus

• 11,300 Patients per year (~1.3 Pts./hour)
• 8-bed ED
• 57-Bed Hospital
• Single physician coverage: 7A -7P; 7P-7A
• 10% admission rate; 5% transfers

OBMC -Wharton Campus in Wharton, TX

• 9,500 Patients per year (~1.1 Pts./hour)
• 24-hour single physician coverage
• Physician shifts are mostly 24s; 12-hour shifts allowed
• 6-bed ED
• 40-Bed Hospital
• Only MSU admissions (rehab program). Medical admissions go to other campuses

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match 
• Generous Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance 
• Occurrence-Based Liability Coverage