Emergency Department Medical Director
About The Position
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) health system, is seeking a Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine to lead our dynamic Emergency Department in Northampton, Massachusetts. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician who is passionate about high-quality patient care, professional development, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership across a premier integrated health system. This role combines 0.5 FTE administrative leadership with 0.5 FTE clinical practice in a busy, well-respected community hospital ED that is tightly connected to the resources and expertise of Mass General Brigham’s Enterprise Emergency Medicine structure. The Chief and Medical Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all Emergency Medicine services at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The leader in this role will: Oversee clinical quality, safety, and performance for all ED physicians and advanced practice providers. Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team that delivers exceptional emergency care. Collaborate closely with the MGB Chief of Enterprise Emergency Medicine and system-wide ED leaders to advance integrated, standardized best practices across our network. Ensure compliance with hospital and medical staff bylaws, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements. Design and implement evidence-based ED care pathways (trauma, stroke, STEMI, aortic emergencies, massive transfusion, etc.). Lead emergency preparedness efforts and support the Emergency Incident Command System. Partner with CDH administration on budget planning, capital needs, and strategic service development. Provide visible, engaged leadership through rounding, committee participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Support educational programming for physicians, APPs, residents, and trainees. Participate in MGB committees and contribute to system-wide Emergency Medicine initiatives. An academic appointment at Harvard Medical School may be available for candidates engaged in academic, educational, or scholarly work.
Requirements
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine required
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical Emergency Medicine practice
- Proven administrative or leadership experience
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style
- Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical quality, safety, and performance for all ED physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team that delivers exceptional emergency care.
- Collaborate closely with the MGB Chief of Enterprise Emergency Medicine and system-wide ED leaders to advance integrated, standardized best practices across our network.
- Ensure compliance with hospital and medical staff bylaws, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Design and implement evidence-based ED care pathways (trauma, stroke, STEMI, aortic emergencies, massive transfusion, etc.).
- Lead emergency preparedness efforts and support the Emergency Incident Command System.
- Partner with CDH administration on budget planning, capital needs, and strategic service development.
- Provide visible, engaged leadership through rounding, committee participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Support educational programming for physicians, APPs, residents, and trainees.
- Participate in MGB committees and contribute to system-wide Emergency Medicine initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
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