Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair

Nags Head, North Carolina

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to serve as Medical Director / Department Chair for a hospital-based Emergency Department in Nags Head, North Carolina. This leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with administrative and strategic oversight of emergency medicine services.

The Medical Director/Department Chair will provide clinical leadership, oversee quality and operational initiatives, support physician and APP performance, and collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient emergency care.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Emergency Department
Oversee quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives
Lead physician and APP recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
Collaborate with hospital administration on departmental operations and strategic planning
Develop and implement clinical protocols and best practices
Maintain an active clinical practice in emergency medicine
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care

This opportunity offers a leadership role in a coastal community, the ability to shape emergency services, and a collaborative hospital environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
Prior leadership experience in emergency medicine preferred
Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills

Emergency Medicine Medical Director/Department Chair - Nags Head, North Carolina