Emergency Medicine Physician
Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services - Cooperstown, NY Position Details Seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Network Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services Based at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Cooperstown, NY, overseeing emergency medicine across six emergency departments and two convenient care locations Approximately 82,500 emergency visits annually across the network System-wide emergency departments staffed by 25 physicians and 23 advanced practice clinicians, with a combined 70 beds Main site is a STEMI Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Affiliated with major academic institutions and part of an integrated healthcare system covering eight counties and 5,600 square miles Additional Details Provide visionary leadership, advancing clinical care, education, and research across emergency and trauma services Establish and maintain departmental structure and service standards across all locations Implement and oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety, throughput, and patient outcomes Supervise staffing, workflows, and clinical operations for timely and effective care Lead interdisciplinary collaboration across key specialties (nursing, care coordination, trauma, etc.) Support recruitment, retention, and development initiatives, including the APC Fellowship program Manage departmental budgets in alignment with system-wide goals Represent emergency medicine leadership on operational and clinical committees Position Requirements Education and Licensure: MD or DO, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Eligible for or holds New York State medical license Experience and Competencies: Demonstrated leadership in emergency medicine clinical practice Experience with quality improvement, recruitment, and program or research administration Strong communication, engagement, and team-building skills Proven success working collaboratively across disciplines and addressing stakeholder needs Benefits Details Annual Salary: $500,000 $530,000 Sign-on Bonus: $200,000 Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement plans including 403(b) and 457(b) with employer contributions Generous PTO and CME time Relocation assistance up to $10,000 Split time: 60% administrative / 40% clinical Opportunity to design a regional departmental structure and receive administrative support Community Details Located in a charming lakeside town south of the Adirondacks and north of the Catskills, this community offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, cultural and artistic activities, and extensive outdoor recreation. Enjoy proximity to major metro areas including Albany, Syracuse, New York City, and Boston.
