Site Med. Director, Emergency (PHEDP ED Providers Memorial)

at  UPMC Pinnacle

Site Director, Emergency Medicine
UPMC Memorial is seeking an experienced and visionary Site Director for Emergency Medicine to lead our Emergency Department at a thriving community hospital. This leadership role is perfect for a physician who excels in clinical care, operational efficiency, and team management. As Site Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department while ensuring high standards of patient care, staff development, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the Emergency Department to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care
• Lead a team of physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based medical practices and regulatory standards
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and department performance
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Emergency Department and other hospital departments, facilitating seamless patient care
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor new physicians and staff members
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including patient satisfaction, wait times, and throughput
• Participate in clinical duties, maintaining an active role in patient care
• Engage in community outreach and hospital initiatives to strengthen ties with the community

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, preferably with some leadership or administrative experience
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives and managing teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high patient volumes
• Current, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure) in Pennsylvania

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, CME allowances, and retirement plans
• A leadership position with autonomy to make meaningful improvements within the department
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your clinical and administrative role
• Opportunities for professional growth, including leadership training and development programs
• A supportive, close-knit work environment that values patient care and team collaboration

Take on a leadership role where you can drive positive change, enhance patient care, and shape the future of emergency medicine at a community hospital!
UPMC Central PA is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. The not-for-profit system cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge diagnostic services. The UPMC Central Pa health system includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.
About Our Community
South central Pennsylvania offers endless possibilities: city excitement, rural respite, and suburban family life and community can all be found here. Enjoy excellent work-life balance with easy commutes to work. In addition to fabulous dining, we offer an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. We are close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World.
The area offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania’s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes—a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia—it’s a great place to grow a career and family.
Listed among Forbes.com “America’s Most Livable Cities,” and ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Cities to Live,” we are a two to three hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
Location: UPMC Pinnacle · 39936 - PHEDP ED Providers Memorial
Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Shift

• Oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the Emergency Department to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care
• Lead a team of physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based medical practices and regulatory standards
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and department performance
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Emergency Department and other hospital departments, facilitating seamless patient care
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor new physicians and staff members
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including patient satisfaction, wait times, and throughput
• Participate in clinical duties, maintaining an active role in patient care
• Engage in community outreach and hospital initiatives to strengthen ties with the communit