• 350-bed community hospital situated in mid-sized town on the Eastern seaboard
• Medical staff of 230+, representing most major specialties, including: 
  • Internal medicine hospitalist admissions
  • Acute care general surgery hospitalist admissions
  • Orthopedic hospitalist admissions
  • ENT
  • Urology
  • Spine surgery
  • Interventional radiology
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Thoracic/cardiovascular surgery
  • Inpatient psychiatry
  • GI
  • Nephrology
• Internal medicine hospitalists, pediatric hospitalists, general surgery hospitalists, orthopedic surgery hospitalists, critical care hospitalists for admissions
• Code stroke program in coordination with East Carolina University facilitates easy transfers for patients needing acute neuromuscular interventions
• Modern equipment includes helical and conventional CT scanners, MRI (3-T) and PET-CT
• Responsive lab and x-ray with turnaround times of less than one hour
• Primary service provider for a three-county area; and regional health center for a five-county area
• Onsite inpatient obstetrics and pediatrics

• Brand new ED completed in 2020
• ED Volume: 60,000
• 65 care spaces, including many medical treatment rooms, locked behavioral health unit, super track, ambulatory patient care area, 2 state-of-the-art trauma resuscitation bays, etc.
• Brand new SonoSite US and new video laryngoscopy/fiber optic airway equipment
• Double physician coverage for the majority of the day
• Advanced practice providers (APPs) staff Provider in Triage during high volume periods
• Flexible documentation system using templates and voice recognition
• Emergency physicians do not write admitting orders. Internal Medicine, intensive care, pediatric, general surgery, and orthopedic hospitalists perform almost all admissions
• Excellent ACLS-certified nursing staff
• EMR: EPIC

Hospitalist Service

New Bern is a picturesque, near-coastal town with outstanding views situated at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers with a population of 30,000 people. There are river views in virtually all directions, a thriving downtown with lots of restaurants, boutiques, antique stores, and multiple historical attractions (New Bern is the second oldest town in NC).  There are also loads of outdoor activities available with easy access to multiple walking trails as well as the Atlantic coast by boat or car.  Low cost of living with quality housing options are available in communities with excellent schools including private and parochial options.  Enjoy a high quality of life with abundant recreational amenities. 

New Bern is also home to a beautiful new airport providing frequent flights and easy access to connections through Charlotte on US Airways and Atlanta on Delta.

As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your physician staff. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department, and as a leader within the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will influence on broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides 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. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.

Prior experience is required to be considered for this position.

Details 

• Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration
• Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff

Financial Benefits:

• Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
• Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
• Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%

Intangible Benefits:

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• USACS Orientation and Assemblies
• Professional Development Programs including:
  • Scholars (Leadership Training)
  • Efficiency Academy
  • Engagement & Experience Academy
• Internal USACS traveling physicians