Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine - Associate Medical Director
Profession: Physician
Speciality: Emergency Medicine
Location: Richmond, TX
Full Address: 1705 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469
Position: Full Time
Status: Employee
IES seeks an experience Emergency Medicine Physician with leadership skills and experience to serve as the Associate Medical Director for three ERs with OakBend Medical Center. This position features unique aspects of collaboration, support, and mentorship from the Executive Clinical VP of IES Houston since 2012, currently the Interim Medical Director. This position includes a monthly stipend and hours allotted for administrative duties.
Three (3) Emergency Departments:
OBMC ERs feature:
- Full labs on site; Xray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, US, POCUS
- EMR Paragon (formerly AllScripts); Dictation – Dragon
Three OBMC ERs:
OBMC Jackson Street Campus
· 16,500 Patients per year (~ 2 Pts./hour)
· 16 bed ED
· 120-Bed Hospital
· APP coverage 40 hours/week (M-F, noon-8pm)
· 24-hour physician coverage; shifts 7A-7P; 7P-7A
· 10% admission rate; 5% transfers
OBMC -Williams Way Campus
· 11,300 Patients per year (~1.3 Pts./hour)
· 8 bed ED
· 57 Bed Hospital
· Single physician coverage: 7A -7P; 7P-7A
· 10% admission rate: 5% transfers
OBMC -Wharton Campus in Wharton, TX
· 9,500 Patients per year (~1.1 Pts./hour)
· 24-hour single physician coverage: shift times 7:00
· Physician shifts: Mostly 24’s; 12-hour shifts allowed
· 6-bed ED
· 40 Bed Hospital
· Only MSU admissions (rehab program). Medical admissions go to other campuses.
Hospitals:
About: OakBend:
OakBend is a non-for-profit independent health system comprised of two hospitals in Richmond and one in Wharton located in the outer suburbs of SW Houston. OakBend serves Fort Bend County and the surrounding region, providing care for all ages and proudly offer “no-wait ER services”. These are all Lev 4 ERs.
Since 1947, OBMC has experienced continued growth, ensuring career longevity. Most recently, OBMC partnered with Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to bring an ACGME Accredited OakBend Family Medicine Residency Program. (first class of residents started in August 2024). The program represents a commitment to expanding primary care access while training physicians in a growing community.
Required Qualifications
- BC/BE Emergency Medicine trained, or
- Board Certified Family Medicine/Internal Medicine physician with leaderships skills/experience
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Directorship experience preferred but not required
- 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 southwest suburb of Houston and sprawling with new housing developments and shopping. 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, booming energy business 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.