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Penn Highlands Healthcare

Director, Emergency Department

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: State College, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

An Emergency Medical Director within emergency medical services is a physician who provides guidance, leadership, oversight and continuous quality improvement (CQI) for the practice of local EMTs and paramedics within a predefined area. Typically board-certified in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine. Generally responsible for either the creation of protocols for treatment by prehospital providers or providing leadership to the group of physicians who assist with the provision of medical oversight depending on which model of service delivery and which model of medical control are operating.

$132,699 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

AS THE DIRECTOR

of the

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

you will be responsible for coordinating the administrative and clinical activities for the Emergency Department. The Director is responsible for the management of all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment, while promoting teamwork amongst physicians and personnel of other departments to maintain a collaborative work environment. The Director holds 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operations, and staff functions. The Director reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and Service Line Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related health care field preferred Master's Degree in Nursing, Management, or related field preferred Emergency Nurse Certification required within three years of hire Three years of current experience in field during which leadership and management skills have been demonstrated preferred Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification obtained within 6 months of start date required Completion of Arrhythmia Course and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within one year of start date required Previous clinical experience in emergency medicine preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation based on experience Shift Differentials Professional Development Supportive and Experienced Peers

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date Paid Time Off 403(b) retirement plan with company match Flex Spending Account 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & Wellness Programs