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Chair of Emergency Medicine
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Overview
The Chair, Emergency Medicine is the executive physician responsible for quality and the operational effectiveness of all Summa Health System emergency departments and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of all emergency services. This position will also work closely with the Chief Nursing Officer along with the Chief Medical Officer, Summa Health System Hospitals to ensure compliance with all clinical and quality related elements of emergency services and metrics that contribute to the overall quality scorecard including the Hospital Star rating.
The Chair, Emergency Medicine is the executive physician responsible for the support of the Hospital Medical Staff of Summa Health System. This position will assist the medical staff and Summa Health System management in fulfilling their obligations to collaboratively provide high value and quality hospital care.
The Chair, Emergency Services will partner with nursing leadership to ensure efficiency, maximize throughput, and maintain high quality patient care. Will also participate in education and training of all provider and nursing staff to ensure adherence to evidence based practice to ensure optimal patient safety principles.
This position will support the Emergency Medicine Program Director and faculty in achieving compliance with all ACGME program requirements.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Medical Education/Designated Institutional Official in achieving compliance with all ACGME institutional requirements.
Hospital
- The 635-bed hospital is the largest hospital in the region and 1,200 members of medical staff
- Level 1 Trauma Center, a Certified Chest Pain Center and a Certified Stroke Center. Awarded nursing's highest honor - Magnet recognition - by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Only six percent of hospitals in the United States are recognized as Magnet
- Comprehensive Stroke Care Center and Thrombectomy Capable Center
- Psychiatric Hospital
- Recently constructed Juve Family Behavioral Health Pavillion offers the ability to transport behavioral health patients directly from the ED
Benefits
Financial Benefits:
- Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
- Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
- Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- USACS Orientation and Assemblies
- Professional Development Programs including:
- Scholars (Leadership Training)
- Efficiency Academy
- Engagement & Experience Academy
- Internal USACS traveling physicians
Community
Akron is ideally located, with quick access to major cities like Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh. More than 20 distinct neighborhoods are available to residents, and the city boasts a vital arts and culture scene with sites such as the Akron Art Museum, Akron Civic Theatre; additional attractions include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, local festivals and the Akron Zoo and annual event, the All-American Soap Box Derby.
Facility & Address
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
- 525 E. Market Street Akron OH 44304
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