Emergency Medicine Physician

Location: Cooperstown

Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services - Cooperstown, NY  Position Details   Seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Network Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services
Based at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Cooperstown, NY, overseeing emergency medicine across six emergency departments and two convenient care locations
Approximately 82,500 emergency visits annually across the network
System-wide emergency departments staffed by 25 physicians and 23 advanced practice clinicians, with a combined 70 beds
Main site is a STEMI Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
Affiliated with major academic institutions and part of an integrated healthcare system covering eight counties and 5,600 square miles
Additional Details  Provide visionary leadership, advancing clinical care, education, and research across emergency and trauma services
Establish and maintain departmental structure and service standards across all locations
Implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety, throughput, and patient outcomes
Supervise staffing, workflows, and clinical operations for timely and effective care
Lead interdisciplinary collaboration across key specialties (nursing, care coordination, trauma, etc.)
Support recruitment, retention, and development initiatives, including the APC Fellowship program
Manage departmental budgets in alignment with system-wide goals
Represent emergency medicine leadership on operational and clinical committees

Position Requirements  Education and Licensure:  MD or DO, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Eligible for or holds New York State medical license
Experience and

Competencies:

Demonstrated leadership in emergency medicine clinical practice

Experience with quality improvement, recruitment, and program or research administration
Strong communication, engagement, and team-building skills
Proven success working collaboratively across disciplines and addressing stakeholder needs
Benefits Details  Annual Salary: $500,000 $ 530,000
Sign-on Bonus: $200,000
Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement plans including 403(b) and 457(b) with employer contributions
Generous PTO and CME time
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Split time: 60% administrative / 40% clinical
Opportunity to design a regional departmental structure and receive administrative support
Community Details Located in a charming lakeside town south of the Adirondacks and north of the Catskills, this community offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, cultural and artistic activities, and extensive outdoor recreation. Enjoy proximity to major metro areas including Albany, Syracuse, New York City, and Boston.