A mid-sized, not-for-profit community hospital in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania is recruiting an Assistant Medical Director in Emergency Medicine to join its team at Pocono Medical Center, a member of the Lehigh Valley Health Network. This is a leadership-track opportunity within a collaborative, innovation-focused acute care environment that serves Monroe County and the surrounding region. The role combines direct clinical practice with administrative and quality-improvement responsibilities at a facility that invests meaningfully in clinician development and patient safety.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (contact for details)
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to CME resources, professional development tools, and educational programming through an in-house institute
- Participation in a national Patient Safety Organization, providing clinician-level legal protections and peer-review privilege
- Clinician wellness program and employee referral program
- Stability of a large, established emergency medicine practice organization
Practice Highlights
- Assistant Medical Director role combining clinical shifts with leadership responsibilities in quality, operations, and provider oversight
- Mid-sized, not-for-profit acute care community hospital serving Monroe County and surrounding areas
- Part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network, offering the resources and subspecialty support of a major regional health system
- Collaborative, team-oriented department culture with an emphasis on clinical excellence and innovation
- Ongoing in-house educational programs and access to external seminars support continuous clinical development
- Free community wellness education initiatives reflect a mission-driven, community-integrated practice environment
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Prior emergency medicine leadership experience preferred for an Assistant Medical Director role
- Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinician development
About the Community
East Stroudsburg sits in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania — a region known for year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, whitewater rafting, and lake activities. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to nearby metropolitan markets, with New York City and Philadelphia both accessible within roughly 90 minutes, making it an attractive base for clinicians who want mountain-town lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to major urban centers. Strong regional schools and a tight-knit community character round out the appeal for physicians and advanced practice providers considering relocation.