Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair
Nags Head, North Carolina
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to serve as Medical Director / Department Chair for a hospital-based Emergency Department in Nags Head, North Carolina. This leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with administrative and strategic oversight of emergency medicine services.
The Medical Director/Department Chair will provide clinical leadership, oversee quality and operational initiatives, support physician and APP performance, and collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient emergency care.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Emergency Department
- Oversee quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Lead physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
- Collaborate with hospital administration on departmental operations and strategic planning
- Develop and implement clinical protocols and best practices
- Maintain an active clinical practice in emergency medicine
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care
This opportunity offers a leadership role in a coastal community, the ability to shape emergency services, and a collaborative hospital environment.
Requirements
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
- Prior leadership experience in emergency medicine preferred
- Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills