What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine EMS Director position at Samaritan Hospital?
Samaritan Hospital
Emergency Department
ED Volume: 47,000
2215 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
- ED Volume: 47,000
- EMR: Epic
- Brand new state-of-the-art facility opened in 2017
- Cross-credentialing and privileging at our free-standing ED at Albany Memorial Hospital and St Peter's
- 1.5-2% transfer rate
- 24/7 Interventional Cath lab
- ED providers not responsible for floor codes
- Radiology suite present in the ED
BENEFITS
Financial Benefits:
- $75,000 equity ownership given to all full-time physicians after 2 years of employment
- Up to $35,000/year from our Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
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$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
- $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
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Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
- USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
- 24/7/365 live physician support
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Professional Development Programs including:
- Scholars (Leadership Training)
- Efficiency Academy
- Engagement & Experience Academy
- USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
- Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians
HOSPITAL
- 277-bed community hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services
- Services include behavioral health, cancer care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, emergency care, critical care, endoscopy, gynecology, laboratory, medical imaging, podiatry, urology, OB/GYN, and cardiac catheterization
- Surgery services include general, minimally invasive, ambulatory, plastic and reconstructive, orthopedic, vascular, and breast surgery
- New state-of-the-art portable US machines available for providers
- STEMI Center and Primary Stroke Center
- Crisis department with in-patient adult mental health and Geropsych
- Hospitalist admits patients
COMMUNITY
Troy is a suburb of Albany and is situated just minutes away across the river. Home to approximately 150,000 residents, Troy itself is host to a number of local businesses and quaint residential communities. The greater Albany area has a population of approximately 750,000. Albany is considered to be one of the best-kept secrets in the Northeast United States. Situated on the eastern border of the state, the area is located at the convergence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and is a short drive from the Adirondack, Berkshire, and Helderberg Mountains. Albany is the state capital and is host to abundant local culture including several museums, theaters, and the Pepsi Arena. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is only 30 minutes away. Tanglewood – the summer home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops – is only an hour away. The amenities of New York City, Boston, and Montreal are also within a 4-hour drive. Samaritan Hospital is just across from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and other respected colleges and universities including Siena College, SUNY-Albany, Sage, and Union College. The new beautiful Albany International Airport is close by and offers direct connections to all major hubs.
OTHER USACS SERVICES AT THIS LOCATION
DETAILS
- Position will cover Samaritan Hospital, Samaritan – Albany Memorial Campus, St. Peter’s, and Ellis Hospital
ABOUT USACS
We are seeking an EMS physician (EMS fellowship-trained preferred) for a unique EMS Medical Director opportunity. This position will include involvement in system initiatives and expanding local EMS coverage. There are also opportunities for local EMS education and regional EMS involvement.
With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. We provide physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building a culture of shared ownership. Our physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.
SALARY
- Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $210/hour to $230/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k. Additional leadership stipend included.
