System Chief of Emergency Medicine

The System Chief of Emergency Medicine is a professional physician responsible for the clinical operations management and development of the high-performance emergency medicine service line at Bayhealth. The selected physician will manage all operational and administrative aspects of the existing four emergency sites (Kent campus, Sussex campus, Total Care, and FSED in Smyrna, as well as the Clinical Observation Unit at Kent campus including the financial, business, and personnel aspects. This physician leader will provide direct supervision and support for the medical director/assistant medical director team in all day-to-day operations and growth. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with system executives, hospital administrators and colleague physicians in order to ensure proper alignment with the strategic goals of the system. This role is comprised of 60% administration/40% clinical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the emergency medicine departments, managing a team of medical directors for each site.
2. Oversee the coordination and quality of emergency care throughout the health system.
3. Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of emergency services throughout the health system for the communities served.
4. Collaborate with Bayhealth’s other medical and professional staff to promote teamwork and ensure a seamless patient care experience.
5. Participate in strategic planning and development for emergency services, offering insights and recommendations based on emerging trends in healthcare and emergency medicine.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal/regulatory issues that impact patient care and emergency services.
7. Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement/high reliability and patient-centered care within the service line.
8. Actively participate in professional development and training for emergency department staff.
9. Serve as a mentor and role model to medical directors, residents, providers, and staff.
10. All other duties as assigned within scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: DO or MD required.
• Credential(s): Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Experience: 

  Required:  Six (6) years management experience in physician healthcare administration.  Experience in multi-site leadership/systems orientation. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and project management within a healthcare setting.

  Preferred: 8+ years of leadership experience. Working with residents a plus - we have an Emergency Medicine Residency program.  

You have many options available to you as a physician, advanced practice clinician (APC) or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). We’re glad you’re interested in being a part of the Bayhealth team. 

We depend on clinicians like you to provide the superior care our patients expect and deserve. Our clinicians are driven by our commitment to excellence, as the below video shows. 

Why Should I Practice at Bayhealth? 

Our work to match you with the perfect practice opportunity starts well before your first day. During the interview phase, your dedicated recruiter will work closely with you on your clinical interests, practice preferences and more to find the right opportunity for you. Though we encourage you to view our openings for physicians, we also encourage you to reach out to our recruiter if you don’t see a listing that fits your practice. We’ve worked with physicians and clinicians to find or create an opportunity even when an opening wasn’t available at the time. 

From the moment you walk in our doors, we’ll work to welcome you as an integral part of our team and our community. Our physician liaison team members will introduce you to colleagues throughout the Bayhealth system, as well as primary care and other clinicians in the communities we serve. This facilitates building relationships with your fellow clinicians and increases your referrals. 

You’ll have the opportunity to take part in committees, performance-improvement initiatives and other programs as a member of our medical staff. Though these activities are optional, they do provide an opportunity to shape the high-quality care we offer to the communities we serve. 

About Bayhealth 

Bayhealth is a regional leader in providing superior patient care and a teaching institution with growing graduate medical education programs. We have earned numerous accreditations and recognitions for our leading care, including:

• The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®
• Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Top Performer in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality 

Bayhealth is a financially strong healthcare organization, and we’re proud to offer our team members competitive compensation and benefits packages.

We embrace diversity within our teams. Our organization is committed to equality for people of all ages, abilities, races, languages and cultures. We regularly work with international medical candidates if they’re board-certified or board-eligible in the United States, and we can assist with visa sponsorship if needed. Learn more about our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).