Medical Director - Emergency Medicine

Wake Forest Emergency Providers (WFEP) is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine leader to join our team as a Medical Director within a large, regional, non-profit, academic health system. This role allows you to lead a dynamic Emergency Medicine team, supported by experienced peers, a strong Executive Director, and a collaborative President.

As Medical Director, you will manage your site’s operations with autonomy while collaborating extensively with leadership and colleagues. You will practice clinically and play a key role in staffing, financial management, performance improvement, and driving quality and safety initiatives.

Our innovative model offers physicians significant influence in their practice. You will have access to transparent financials, performance metrics, and the opportunity to shape practice plans to align with your vision. With a lean administrative structure and responsible staffing, our physicians are equipped with abundant resources to improve patient outcomes and lead care innovations.

About Us: Affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB), Wake Forest Emergency Providers is a nationally recognized, 501c3 non-profit, proudly providing health care for all! We staff Hospital Emergency Departments, Free Standing Emergency Departments, and Urgent Cares throughout North Central and Northwest North Carolina.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and implement clinical strategies aligning with the organization’s goals and vision for emergency care.
• Lead, mentor, and support physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical staff.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and administrative leadership to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.

Clinical Oversight:

• Monitor the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of clinical services.
• Develop and implement protocols, guidelines, and best practices to ensure evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes.
• Regularly evaluate clinical performance and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Address patient safety concerns, adverse events, and operational challenges promptly.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on healthcare policy changes, accreditation standards, and relevant laws impacting emergency care.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to prepare for audits and regulatory reviews.

Operational Management:

• Manage budgets, staffing, resources, and operational needs within the emergency department.
• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of new providers.
• Analyze clinical and operational data to optimize workflows and improve patient outcomes.
• Oversee patient satisfaction initiatives and address patient complaints or concerns promptly.

Community Engagement:

• Represent the organization in community outreach programs and at professional events.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to improve access to emergency care and services.

If you're looking for a leadership position where you can impact patient care and team development, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of a progressive and supportive health system that values your input and fosters growth and excellence in Emergency Medicine.

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About Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.