About this opportunity
Northeast Healthcare Recruitment lists this Locums Emergency Medicine -Site Medical Director opportunity in frankfort, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Ahospital in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Site Medical Director to provide a combination of clinical leadership and administrative oversight within its Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine physician with a strong background in departmental operations, patient flow optimization, and physician leadership.
The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can balance direct patient care with strategic initiatives focused on improving emergency department efficiency, throughput, quality metrics, and overall operational performance.
Schedule
Minimum of 1–2 clinical shifts per week
1 dedicated administrative day per week
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care within the Emergency Department
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
Perform emergency procedures as required
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and hospital leadership
Ensure delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered emergency care
Administrative Responsibilities
Serve as the Emergency Department Site Medical Director
Lead operational improvement initiatives within the ED
Analyze and improve front‑end processes and patient throughput
Identify opportunities to enhance patient flow, reduce wait times, and improve operational efficiency
Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership on strategic goals
Assist with provider engagement, performance improvement, and departmental best practices
Monitor and support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Qualifications
MD or DO required
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Active Kentucky medical license required or ability to obtain
DEA registration required
Prior Emergency Department leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience serving as a Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director, or similar leadership role preferred
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Worksite address
frankfort, KY, 40601, US
Who can apply
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