Medical Director - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica•Roseburg, OR

1d•$275,000 - $900,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is seeking an Emergency Medicine Medical Director for Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon. The role combines clinical expertise with leadership of local practice operations. The Medical Director will champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, values, culture, and strategy; ensure providers understand and comply with Vituity policies; assess healthcare and economic trends; and develop and execute an annual practice management plan. The position leads the site’s administrative management team, monitors operational, quality, and financial performance, and works to improve workflows, patient census, billing, reimbursement, and practice growth. The Medical Director will recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and evaluate physicians and advanced practice providers; monitor clinical competencies and address performance concerns in accordance with policy. The role also participates in contract negotiations with the Regional Director and builds productive relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and the local community. The practice is at Mercy Medical Center, a Level III Trauma Center with an open ICU and an on-staff intensivist. The department reports 6–8 admissions per day and 8–10 per night; no codes or procedures are required. Vituity staffs the Emergency Department and anesthesiologists at this site. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership offering autonomy, local control, corporate support, and partnership participation from day one. The company describes its culture as collaborative and purpose-driven. The estimated annual base compensation is $275,000–$900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Partnership income may add to total compensation.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and completion of residency through an accredited residency program.
Maintain membership and privileges on the hospital’s medical staff and comply with its bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Vituity Physician Partnership status.
Five or more years of experience in a leadership role.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Superior clinical skills.
Interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to motivate a team.
Project management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and across multiple locations.
Relationship-building skills.
Technical skills.
Strong understanding of accounting and finance.

Nice To Haves

Interest in working in an academic setting with current residents.

Responsibilities

Communicate and champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture of brilliance, and strategy.
Ensure providers understand and comply with Vituity requirements and policies, including fiduciary obligations.
Monitor healthcare and economic trends and assess their potential impact on the practice and local region.
Develop and execute an annual practice management plan with clear goals and objectives.
Lead the local site's administrative management team and align team responsibilities with practice goals.
Foster open communication and transparent decision-making, including annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
Understand hospital expectations and ensure compliance with contract terms.
Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement initiatives to improve performance.
Improve operational processes by applying technology and best practices to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
Monitor site financial performance and identify opportunities for growth and revenue.
Understand the annual budget, financial performance measures, monitoring systems, billing, and reimbursement issues.
Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize practice reimbursement.
Maintain awareness of and interact with payers and relevant organizations associated with the hospital or health system.
Recruit, onboard, and train new providers.
Provide learning, development, and mentoring opportunities to providers and staff.
Evaluate physicians and PA/NPs in accordance with Vituity policies and guidelines.
Monitor physician competencies and counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as necessary and in accordance with policy.
Participate in contract negotiations in conjunction with the Regional Director.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Represent the practice through hospital leadership roles, management and medical staff committees, and participation in the local community, as applicable.