Emergency Medicine
Medical Directore - Emergency Medicine
Profession: Physician
Speciality: Emergency Medicine
Location: Richmond, TX
Full Address: 1705 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469
Position: Full Time
IES seeks an experienced Medical Director for OakBend Medical Center (OBMC) located in a suburb just southwest of Houston. OBMC is the only independently owned health system in Texas and is comprised of three hospital ERs. (2 in Richmond and 1 in Wharton, TX). The three ERs are nearly fully staffed with an established core group of proven ER physicians. This position features unique aspects of collaboration and support which will include an Associate Medical Director and the Executive VP of IES Houston, who has provided clinical leadership with IES since 2016. There will be an interim OBMC ED Medical Director who will assist with the transition. This position includes a monthly stipend and 30 hours/month for administrative work.
Medical Director Role
- Provide on-site management of the clinical and administrative aspects for the emergency department.
- Manage the quality improvement plan including attending regular meetings and reviewing medical records
- Supervise staff, provide feedback, and assure provision of high-quality care
- Review the provider schedule and ensure adequate staffing
- Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of qualified physicians
- Serve as liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff and provide regular feedback to IES leadership
Three (3) Associated OakBend ERs:
OBMC Jackson St. ED- Richmond, TX
· 16,500 Patients per year
· 45 patients per day (2 Pts./hour)
· 16-bed ED; Lev. 3
· APP Coverage 56 hours/week Noon to 8PM
· 24-hour physician coverage; 12-hr. shifts 7-7
OBMC Williams Way ED-Richmond, TX
· 11,300 Patients per year
· 31 Patients per day (1.8 Pts./hour)
· 8-bed ED; Lev 4
· 24-hour physician coverage; 12-hr. shifts 7-7
OBMC ED -Wharton, TX
· 9,500 Patients per year
· 26 Patients/ day (1.1 /hr)
· 6-bed ED; Lev 4
· Physician shifts 12 or 24 hours
Hosptial support:
- Full labs on site, Xray, CT MRI, Fluro, US POCUS
- EMR Paragon
- Dictagion -Dragon
Required Qualifications
- Experience ED Medical Director experience
- BC/BE Emergency Medicine trained physician
- BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with recent comparable setting ER experience
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
Benefits
We value the well-being of our Physicians and APPs and offer a competitive benefit package which includes but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Access to quality healthcare, including preventive and specialized care for you and your family.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan, featuring a company match to help you build financial security.
- Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance – We support ongoing professional development by providing a generous annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME), helping you stay current with the latest advancements in your field.
- Occurrence-Based Malpractice Coverage – Provides coverage for claims related to professional services rendered during the policy period.
Community Information
Richmond, TX, in Fort Bend County, is an outer suburb southwest of Houston with sprawling new housing developments and shopping. Richmond is a freeway exit west of Sugarland and about 25 minutes south of Katie, TX boasting the best public school district in the state. Houston is a cosmopolitan city with over 2 million residents. The city attracts visitors and transplants from around the world with a world class medical center, renowned universities, a booming energy industry, and home to NASA. Houston has fine arts, cultural events, and award-winning cuisine, and is close to the beaches on the Texas Gulf Coast.