<p>A high-volume Level III Trauma Center in New York's Hudson Valley is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Site Medical Director — a dual clinical-and-leadership role that puts a physician at the center of department operations, quality improvement, and team development. With approximately 55,000 annual ED visits, a 31-bed department, and robust physician and APP support, this position offers meaningful administrative scope without sacrificing clinical engagement. The Hudson Valley's combination of scenic landscapes, proximity to New York City, and strong regional healthcare infrastructure makes this an unusually compelling placement for a physician ready to lead.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Clinical role paired with department-level medical director compensation structure</li> <li>Strong physician and APP team support — leadership without being short-staffed</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Approximately 55,000 annual ED visits — a genuine high-volume, high-acuity environment</li> <li>Level III Trauma Center designation with the full spectrum of trauma stabilization and transfer responsibilities</li> <li>23 main ED beds plus 8 dedicated Fast Track beds — structured for both acute and lower-acuity throughput</li> <li>15–20% pediatric volume integrated into the department's daily case mix</li> <li>Strong physician and APP coverage model supporting sustainable clinical and administrative workload</li> <li>Epic EMR platform facility-wide</li> <li>Site Medical Director works directly with hospital leadership on quality metrics, operational performance, and staff development</li> <li>Department-level leadership responsibilities including oversight of clinical standards, team performance, and ED operations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Active New York medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain</li> <li>Prior Emergency Medicine leadership experience preferred — department director, medical director, or equivalent administrative role</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level III Trauma Center, including pediatric volume comprising 15–20% of visits</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The Hudson Valley is one of the Northeast's most livable regions — a stretch of river towns, farmland, and forested hills running north from the New York City metro area through communities known for strong schools, vibrant arts scenes, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, cycling, and water sports on the Hudson River. Cost of living is moderate relative to the city, and commuter rail access to Manhattan keeps metropolitan amenities within reach for physicians who want them. This is a region that consistently attracts physicians seeking quality of life alongside a substantive clinical practice.</p>