Medical Director, Emergency Department Observation

UPMC is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician to serve as the ED Observation Medical Director in Harrisburg, PA. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency within our observation units. The Medical Director will oversee quality measures, recruit and retain physicians, and collaborate with clinical teams to optimize patient care.

Practice Info

• UPMC Pinnacle 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
• Serves Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of physicians to serve within ED Observation
• Oversight of quality measures and outcomes for the program
• Interaction with referring physicians and attention to their concerns
• Evaluating and giving feedback to practicing ED Obs physicians regarding their performance (clinical and administrative)
• Ensure that ED Obs physicians' patients meet the quality and patient satisfaction guidelines as established by regulatory and payer agencies
• Serve as a liaison between the ED Obs physicians' program and various other clinical departments
• Ensure that patients receive timely communication, and have an opportunity to have their questions answered
• Work with other areas of the health system to accomplish system goals as they pertain to the ED Obs program
• Work with nursing and other members of the clinical team to design and implement care protocols so as to ensure optimal care of hospital patients

Compensation

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Health, life and disability insurance
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Defined contribution plan; 403(B) plan with employer match
• Relocation assistance