Emergency Medicine Physician

  • RecruitWell
  • Nags Head, North Carolina
  • 03/20/2026
Full time

Job Description

Emergency Medicine Medical Director / Department Chair - Nags Head, North CarolinaSetting: Community Hospital Emergency DepartmentPosition Type: Full-Time, Leadership + ClinicalQuick-Screen RequirementsLicenses & Certifications
  • Board Certified in Emergency Medicine - REQUIRED(Not accepting BE for this leadership role)
Experience / Skills
  • Experienced Emergency Medicine physician with prior leadership, director-level, or administrative experience
  • Proven capability in:
  • Operational management
  • Staffing oversight
  • Budget/financial management
  • Performance improvement
  • Quality & safety initiatives
Able to provide direct clinical care in addition to administrative dutiesCandidate Fit
  • Strong communicator, collaborative leadership style
  • Comfortable overseeing a diverse ED team
  • Values work-life balance and coastal living lifestyle
Leadership + Clinical ResponsibilitiesLeadership Duties Include:
  • Medical Director + Department Chair oversight
  • Staffing & schedule management
  • Financial management / operational oversight
  • Quality, safety & performance improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration with system leadership & academic partners
  • Support from East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine
Clinical Duties Include:
  • Direct patient care in the ED
  • Working alongside existing physician and APP teams
ED & Team Structure
  • 21-bed Emergency Department
  • Annual patient volume: 23,100 visits/year
  • Team: 6 Emergency Medicine physicians + 9 APPs
  • Telestroke support
Compensation & Benefits
  • Highly competitive leadership compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Annual stipend
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vacation, sick time & holidays
  • Malpractice with tail coverage
  • 401k / 457(b)
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Life insurance
Additional incentives may include:Loan repaymentSign-on bonusIncome guaranteesResidency/fellowship commitment stipendsLocation - Nags Head / Outer Banks, North Carolina
  • One of the top U.S. coastal regions to live and work
  • 175 miles of beaches and crystal-clear water
  • Outdoor lifestyle: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, hang gliding
  • Scenic landmarks: historic lighthouses, expansive dunes, wildlife preserves
  • Excellent public school system
  • Ideal for physicians seeking work-life balance in a coastal community
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  • Open communication
  • Sense of urgency
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Driven to win
  • Higher consciousness