Medical Director, Emergency Medicine

Lead Transformational Care as Medical Director of Adult Emergency Medicine

Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe leadership in emergency medicine is about more than clinical expertise—it's about uplifting humanity through compassionate care, inspiring teams, and advancing a vision to become a national model of health and healing. As the Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at Rochester General Hospital, you'll exemplify our shared values: rooted in our community, serving as one, caring like family, and embracing tomorrow today. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on emergency care.

Why You Should Lead Here

Redefine Emergency Medicine Leadership

• Collaborative Leadership: Work hand-in-hand with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, advanced practice providers, and emergency staff to ensure seamless operations and the highest standards of care.
• Innovative Practices: Implement evidence-based protocols and streamline care delivery to enhance patient outcomes.

Empower Teams, Transform Lives

• Direct the education and mentorship of residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers, shaping the future of emergency medicine.
• Lead patient safety and quality initiatives that uphold the ethical practice of emergency medicine while prioritizing patient and physician satisfaction.

A Vision for Excellence

• Oversee strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and operational initiatives for the adult emergency department, driving measurable outcomes in quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.

What You'll Do

As the Medical Director of Adult Emergency Medicine, you will:

• Split your time 25% clinical and 7 **5% administrative**, balancing hands-on patient care with strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Supervise and mentor a team of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Oversee daily operations of a high-acuity adult emergency department, managing scheduling, performance evaluations, and quality assurance.
• Lead initiatives to standardize care protocols, monitor key metrics, and drive quality improvements across Rochester General Hospital and the RRH system.
• Represent the department in hospital committees, community outreach, and media relations as a trusted leader and spokesperson.
• Partner with hospital administration on strategic planning, budgeting, and enhancing emergency department performance.

What You Bring

• Board Certification: Required in Emergency Medicine.
• Licensure: Active New York State medical license (or eligibility)
• Certifications: Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications.
• Experience: 3-5 years of clinical experience required. Leadership experience in a high-volume emergency department preferred.
• Commitment: Passion for delivering exceptional care and inspiring teams to excel under your leadership.
• Vision: A focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation that drives system-wide improvements.
• Collaboration: Ability to build strong partnerships within the health system and the community, including EMS organizations.

Ready to Lead the Future of Emergency Medicine?

For every patient, every team, and every dream—We're Here for It.

EDUCATION:

• MD

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran