About this opportunity
Medconnect lists this Site Medical Director (Emergency Medicine) opportunity in city of newburgh, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Site Medical Director – Emergency Medicine
$375K–$475K Compensation | $60K Start Bonus | Leadership + Limited Clinical Hours | Hudson Valley, NY
A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to serve as Site Medical Director for a high-volume Emergency Department in New York's Hudson Valley.
This is an outstanding physician leadership opportunity for an Emergency Medicine physician who wants to make a meaningful impact on ED operations, clinical quality, provider development, and departmental strategy while maintaining a limited clinical presence. With a strengthened physician and APP staffing model, the Medical Director will have significantly reduced clinical requirements, allowing substantial time to focus on leadership, process improvement, metrics, and clinical excellence.
The Emergency Department is also entering an exciting period of growth, including plans for a new-build Emergency Department and the recent recruitment of 7 new full-time Emergency Medicine physicians.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Total Compensation: $375,000–$475,000
$290,000 Annual Site Medical Director Stipend
Clinical compensation of $225/hour for day shifts
$240/hour for night shifts
$60,000 Start Date Bonus with a 2-year commitment
Start bonus may be negotiable for Medical Director candidates with appropriate approval
Only 48–72 clinical hours per month
Leadership role within a Level III Trauma Center
Approximately 55,000 annual ED visits
Hospital embarking on a new-build Emergency Department
Opportunity to help shape the future of the ED and its physician team
7 new full-time physicians recently hired
Teaching opportunities with Internal Medicine residents
Strong data analytics support
EPIC EMR
W2 employment with comprehensive benefits
Established collaboration between hospital leadership, the Emergency Medicine group, and the broader health system
Emergency Department Profile
The Site Medical Director will lead a busy, high-acuity Emergency Department supported by a growing team of Emergency Medicine physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
Department
55,000 annual patient visits
Approximately 15–20% pediatric volume
Level III Trauma Center
23 Emergency Department beds
8 Fast Track beds
53 hours of daily physician coverage
37 hours of daily APP coverage
EPIC EMR
Provider Team
13 full-time physicians
9 full-time Advanced Practice Providers
7 additional full-time physicians recently signed and hired
Strong mix of physician talent, including Emergency Medicine physicians serving in Ultrasound Education roles
The department's enhanced staffing model is designed to reduce physician productivity from approximately 2.3 patients per hour toward 2.0 patients per hour , supporting improved patient care, clinical quality, and physician sustainability.
Medical Director Leadership
This position offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the future direction of the Emergency Department.
The Site Medical Director will play a key role in:
Physician and APP leadership
Clinical quality and excellence
Emergency Department operations
Provider engagement and development
Process and workflow improvement
Departmental performance metrics
Physician recruitment and team development
Collaboration with nursing leadership
Improving alignment between nursing and Emergency Medicine clinicians
Patient flow and throughput initiatives
Fast Track utilization
Boarding improvement initiatives
Collaboration with hospital administration and health-system leadership
Supporting the transition into the planned new Emergency Department
Strong data analytics resources are available to support the Medical Director in identifying opportunities and measuring improvements.
Limited Clinical Requirement
A major advantage of this leadership opportunity is the ability to dedicate substantial time to Medical Director responsibilities rather than carrying a traditional full-time Emergency Medicine clinical schedule.
The strengthened staffing model allows the Site Medical Director to work only:
48–72 clinical hours per month
This provides dedicated time to focus on:
Department strategy
Process improvement
Quality metrics
Provider leadership
Operational performance
Clinical excellence
Compensation
Site Medical Director Compensation
Total Compensation: $375,000–$475,000
Site Medical Director Stipend: $290,000 annually
Clinical Compensation
Day Shifts: $225/hour
Night Shifts: $240/hour
Holiday pay
Eligible for additional tier compensation
Additional Incentives
$60,000 Start Date Bonus with a 2-year commitment
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Start bonus may be negotiable for Medical Director candidates, subject to leadership approval
$3,000 BERA
401(k) plan
Deferral plan
W2 employment
Comprehensive benefits package
Hospital & Clinical Resources
The hospital offers a broad range of specialty and ancillary services, including:
Cancer care
Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Medicine
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Physical Therapy
Comprehensive radiology, laboratory, and imaging support
The health system is increasing oversight of radiology, laboratory, and imaging operations with the goal of aligning performance with nationally recognized benchmarks.
Recognized Clinical Excellence
The hospital has received significant recognition for quality and clinical care, including:
Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2024
#1 in New York State for Critical Care by Healthgrades
18-time recipient of the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award
Get With The Guidelines STEMI Receiving Center Gold Recognition
Magnet designation for Nursing Excellence
Teaching & Professional Development
Physicians interested in academic involvement will have opportunities to participate in Internal Medicine residency rotations .
The department has also recruited Emergency Medicine physicians with specialized interests, including physicians who will serve in Ultrasound Education roles , helping create an environment focused on clinical development and continued education.
Administrative Support & Stability
The Emergency Medicine group has maintained a longstanding relationship with hospital leadership and the broader health system.
The partnership includes:
Approximately 10 years of collaboration
Recently completed contract extension
Strong working relationship between Emergency Medicine leadership, hospital administration, and health-system leadership
Organizational investment in physician recruitment and ED staffing
Planned construction of a new Emergency Department
This gives the incoming Site Medical Director the opportunity to lead during a period of significant investment and positive departmental change.
Ideal Candidate
This position is an excellent fit for an experienced Emergency Medicine physician who wants to advance into meaningful departmental leadership while remaining clinically active.
The strongest candidate will be someone who enjoys:
Leading and mentoring physicians and APPs
Improving ED operations and patient flow
Using data to improve departmental performance
Building strong relationships with nursing and hospital administration
Developing high-performing clinical teams
Driving quality and process improvement
Helping shape departmental culture
Maintaining a limited but meaningful clinical presence
Life in New York's Hudson Valley
Located approximately 60 miles north of Manhattan , the Hudson Valley provides physicians with access to New York City while offering significantly more space and a less dense lifestyle.
The region offers:
Hudson River views and waterfront communities
Hiking and extensive outdoor recreation
Historic towns and villages
Wineries and cultural attractions
Convenient access to Interstate 84 and Interstate 87
Proximity to Stewart International Airport
Numerous suburban and small-town residential options
Physicians working in the area may choose to live in nearby communities such as Cornwall, New Windsor, the Town of Newburgh, or Beacon , providing a variety of housing and lifestyle options.
The Opportunity
This is more than a traditional Emergency Medicine Medical Director position. The incoming leader will join the department during a period of significant investment, physician recruitment, staffing enhancement, and facility expansion .
With $375,000–$475,000 in total compensation, a $60,000 start bonus, a $290,000 leadership stipend, and only 48–72 clinical hours per month , the position provides the financial upside of Emergency Medicine with the protected leadership time necessary to make a meaningful impact.
You'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing physician team, improve ED operations and quality, collaborate closely with hospital and health-system leadership, and play an important role in the development of a new Emergency Department —all while maintaining a limited clinical schedule.
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