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Emergency Medicine Job in Austin, Texas

Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director in Austin, TX

Company:TeamHealth

Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine

Location:Austin, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Grow your career with TeamHealth as emergency medicine (EM) academic residency program director in Austin, Texas. The GME program director is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation and the general administration of the program. You will establish the strategic direction of the program and be responsible for the standards, quality and reputation of the emergency medicine residency program.

The program director will integrate the EM residency program with physician practices and hospital clinical services in a manner that enhances value and quality, and promotes an optimal environment for graduate medical education.            

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three years' experience as physician faculty in an ACGME accredited emergency medicine residency program
  • Possess the required specialty expertise, as well as documented educational and administrative abilities, to carry out the responsibilities of the role and to achieve the goals and objectives of the program 
  • Current certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine  
  • Demonstrate clinical competency as a practicing emergency medicine physician 
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role (APD, core faculty, residency committee chair, or site director) in the most recent three years
  • Must participate in ongoing scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications
  • Schedule: 50% clinical (some night and weekend coverage) and 50% GME focused 
  • ED Volume: 80,000 per year, 2.3 patients per hour
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is an acute care facility with 368-bed multi-specialty (36 emergency beds), acute care hospital serving the ever-expanding South Austin community for 40 years.

About St. David's Austin Medical Center: 
  • A Level II Trauma Center
  • St. David's Graduate Medical Education Programs 
  • A comprehensive cardiac program
  • "Best Hospital" by US News and World Report and Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety scores 
To learn more about this excellent opportunity, apply today. 

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- W2 employee model 
- Competitive salary
- Full benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short term disability and 401k available 
- CME/dues and subscriptions 
- Occurrence based professional liability insurance coverage

Community Information - Austin, TX

Austin in Brief
Austin is made up of a diverse blend of cultures and lifestyles; it has a reputation for being an open, accepting city. As the capital of Texas and home to the University of Texas, government and education often take center stage. Austin boasts a high quality of life, and is often referred to as Silicon Hills, due to its many high-tech companies.

The Austin File

  1. Education. The Austin School District is committed to preparing students for future challenges; A Universe of Opportunity for Every Child is its slogan.
  2. Real Estate. Austin housing options range from the affordable to the extravagant; the median price of Austin real estate in just under $200,000.
  3. Family. A plethora of family-focused events and programs make Austin a fabulous area for parents and children.
  4. Culture. Austin is a mecca for those who love culture, given its rich music scene, numerous museums and vast performing arts offerings.
  5. Recreation. Austin residents enjoy outdoor activities at 206 parks, 12 preserves and 26 greenbelts as well as on and around the seven Highland Lakes.
  6. Weather. Austin features a subtropical climate, with warm summers and relatively mild winters.

Austin Fun Fact
In 1937, the country’s first public housing project was built in Austin, spearheaded by new Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson.

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About TeamHealth St. David's South Austin Medical Center

At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect the practice of medicine, every day, in everything we do. We are proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S., driven by our commitment to quality and safety and supported by our world-class operating team. To improve the experience of our physicians and advanced practice clinicians, we empower them to act on what they believe is right, free clinicians from distractions so they can focus on patient care, invest in learning and development to promote growth in the clinical field and foster an environment where continuous improvement is a shared priority.

Contact Information

Jamie Ledges
Phone: (713) 842-7829
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