Site Medical Director, Emergency Department
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Doctor/Physician
Emergency Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor
Site Medical Director, Emergency Department
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Christiana Care, the largest healthcare system in Delaware, is searching for an experienced and dynamic Emergency Medicine Physician Leader to serve as the Site Medical Director for our Newark Campus Emergency Department.
Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr
Key Responsibilities- Lead Newark Campus ED operations, including provider staffing, throughput coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Align clinical practices with quality and safety standards across Christiana Care Emergency Departments
- Integrate education needs for EM, EM/FM, and EM/IM residency programs into operations at Newark Campus ED
- Support regulatory and accreditation readiness (e.g., Trauma, Stroke, STEMI designations)
- Champion quality improvement, risk management, and Just Culture principles
- Partner with ED and nursing leadership to improve patient experience and operational efficiency
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board-certified (ABEM or ABOEM)
- Active medical licensure or eligibility in Delaware
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience preferred
Christiana Care offers Level I Trauma, 4 Emergency Departments with annual visits over 220,000, more than 130 EM providers, a Tier 1 Residency program, and a strong reputation, including being ranked as one of the World’s Best Hospitals in 2024 and a Health grades award in 2023.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. We consider qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date: Dec 10, 2026
Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
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