Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services - Cooperstown, NYPosition 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 RequirementsEducation 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 DetailsLocated 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.

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