Emergency Medicine Physician for AFMD Opening in North Houston | Huntsville Memorial

Emergency Medicine - Trauma Medical Director Opening

Memorial Hermann has an opportunity for a full-time Trauma Medical Director physician to join our Emergency Medicine team at Huntsville Memorial Hospital located North of Houston. Emergency Department is level IV Trauma and treats approximately 21,900 patients per year. The qualified candidate should be EM certified or board eligible.

The Trauma Medical Director is responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of trauma policies, protocols and practice guidelines; participating in performance improvement monitoring; resident and staff education.

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain a trauma center.
• Collaborate with the Trauma Program Coordinator to establish trauma program goals and objectives consistent. Participate in the development and writing of trauma policies, protocols and practice guidelines.
• Implement all trauma program policies and procedures as they pertain to patient care.
• Organize, direct and integrate the trauma program with all other departments and services within the hospital.
• Promote a cooperative and collaborative working environment among the clinical disciplines involved in trauma care.
• Establish a physician case management process that fosters cost-effective, high quality patient care.
• Determine and implement PI activities appropriate to the trauma program
• Currently certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Other administrative services as requested by leadership

• Generous compensation
• Flexible scheduling

Huntsville Memorial Hospital was chartered on April 4, 1927, as a memorial honoring the military heroes of World War I. The original mission of the hospital was to provide “benevolent and charitable services” to those in need. For over 95 years, Huntsville Memorial Hospital has continued to set the standard for community-focused, quality care.

The City of Huntsville, Texas has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1835. As one of the oldest cities in Texas, Huntsville retains many natural and historic resources to enjoy. Huntsville residents appreciate the hometown hospitality.

Huntsville is located along a prime area of the Interstate 45 corridor within the Texas Triangle, the area of Texas outlined by the metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. This location provides convenient access to the largest cities in the state all while maintaining a charming sense of community for citizens.

At Memorial Hermann, we are redefining healthcare. As the largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has 16 hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.

We offer leading-edge diagnostic technologies and treatment techniques as well as Houston's first health information exchange that shares vital patient data among care providers, helping to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. We use resources to make a real difference in the health of our community, contributing in excess of $300 million annually in uncompensated care and community benefit programs, including an award-winning network of public school-based health centers.

Our medical staff physicians and employees practice evidence-based medicine and are committed to rigorous performance measurement and quality-improvement activities. This relentless focus on quality and patient safety continues to result in national awards and recognition. For our 5,500 affiliated physicians and our 21,000 employees, it means exercising uncompromising commitment to deliver the best healthcare possible.

Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston, Texas is a dynamic mix of outstanding performing and visual arts venues, local teams representing all major sports, countless restaurants offering a variety of excellent cuisine and world-class attractions. With a vibrant economy, Houston is home to thriving businesses include growth in high-technology industries, medical research, health care and professional services. Houston is known internationally as the home of one of the best medical communities in the world with the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical center in the world, only 10 minutes from downtown Houston. With its beautiful surroundings, mild year-round climate, low cost of living and high quality of life, Houston, TX has much to offer.

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