Director Travel Risk Management Jobs in Pooler, GA

JOB SUMMARY: Emergency Medicine Physicians are responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of emergency medical conditions and injuries while providing clinical leadership and supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in accordance with hospital policy and state regulations.This role offers the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum emergency medicine in a collegial, community-focused environment with strong administrative and specialty support.No trauma designation12-Hour ShiftsMix of adult and pediatric patientsAPP coverage with physician supervisionHospital-employed position with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits or 1099 optionSpecialty coverage and transfer agreements for higher-acuity casesSupportive medical staff and leadership teamCore Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care in the Emergency Department.Maintain board certification and appropriate state licensure.Model high standards of clinical excellence, professionalism, and ethical conduct.Support evidence-based practice and implementation of clinical guidelines.Participate in quality assurance and peer review activities.Medical Leadership & OversightWork in conjunction with BMH medical director to provide leadership for all ED physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) at Bluffton Community Hospital and Hilton Head Island FSED.Establish and enforce clinical policies, protocols, and standards of care.Oversee physician credentialing, onboarding, mentoring, and performance evaluations.Address clinical performance issues and promote professional development.Serve as liaison between ED providers and hospital administration.Quality & Performance ImprovementLead quality improvement (QI) initiatives to enhance patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., door-to-provider time, length of stay, LWBS rates).Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).Oversee morbidity and mortality reviews and case discussions.Promote patient-centered care and service excellence.Operations & Throughput ManagementCollaborate with Director of Hospital-Based Physician Services and nursing leadership to optimize patient flow.Develop strategies to reduce ED length of stay and improve efficiency.Participate in disaster preparedness and emergency management planning.Assist in staffing models and scheduling oversight.Support implementation of new technologies and workflow improvements.Financial & Strategic ResponsibilitiesContribute to budget planning and cost containment initiatives.Monitor resource utilization and productivity benchmarks.Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with EMTALA and other federal/state regulations.Partner with risk management on adverse event review and mitigation strategies.Promote documentation accuracy and coding compliance.Address medico-legal issues in collaboration with hospital leadership.Education & Community EngagementEncourage continuing medical education and professional development.Represent the ED in medical staff meetings and hospital committees.Foster collaborative relationships with EMS, specialists, and community providers.EMTALA ComplianceComply fully with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) by providing an appropriate Medical Screening Examination (MSE) to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department and determining the presence or absence of an emergency medical condition.Stabilize patients with identified emergency medical conditions within the capability and capacity of the facility or arrange appropriate transfer in accordance with EMTALA regulations and hospital policies.Ensure all transfers are medically appropriate, properly documented, and coordinated with receiving facilities and transport services.Collaborate with nursing staff and ancillary services to ensure EMTALA compliance is maintained at all times.Participate in EMTALA-related education, audits, and quality improvement initiatives as required.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical schoolCompletion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency programPrevious leadership experience preferredLicensure & Certification:Current, unrestricted South Carolina medical license (M.D

or D.O.)Active state and federal controlled substance licensesBoard certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).)ONGOING COMPETENCIES+ Annual Review of Fire/Safety/Disaster PlanWORKING CONDITIONS:Significant standing, sitting, bending, and some lifting; good manual dexterity, vision and hearing required. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a fast-paced office environment. Must be able to multi-task and handle a variety of issues at one time

The work environment demands described above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

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