Emergency Medicine - Physician at Baptist Health System - US Acute Care Solutions summary:
As an Emergency Medicine Quality Director at USACS, this role involves overseeing clinical education and reviews to ensure high-quality emergency care across multiple Baptist Emergency Hospitals and Baptist Health System facilities in San Antonio. The position emphasizes physician ownership, integrated acute care, and improving patient outcomes within a values-based model. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, malpractice support, professional development, and flexible career opportunities within a national healthcare network.
As an EM Quality Director at USACS, you will be responsible for providing medical education and clinical review to ensure adequate medical care of ED patients. At USACS, quality patient care is our number one priority, and we help achieve better care through our model of physician ownership and integrated acute care. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity to improve patient outcomes, you have come to the right place. At USACS, you’ll be part of a team unique in today’s industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.
Additional Details
This role will oversee the following locations:
- Baptist Emergency Hospitals: Hausman, Overlook, Schertz, Thousand Oaks, Westover Hills, Zarzamora, Converse, and Rigsby
- Baptist Health System: Baptist Medical Center, Baptist Children's Hospital, Mission Trail, Northeast, St. Luke's, and Resolute Hospitals
About Baptist Emergency Hospitals
Baptist Emergency Hospitals represent a network of eight specialized emergency care facilities strategically located throughout the San Antonio area. These facilities are designed to provide focused emergency medical services with shorter wait times than traditional hospital emergency departments. Each location (Hausman, Overlook, Schertz, Thousand Oaks, Westover Hills, Zarzamora, Converse, and Rigsby) serves its surrounding community with emergency care capabilities while maintaining the ability to transfer patients to larger facilities when more comprehensive care is needed.
About Baptist Health System
Baptist Health System is a comprehensive healthcare network consisting of six major hospital facilities serving the greater San Antonio region. The system includes Baptist Medical Center (the flagship downtown hospital), Baptist Children's Hospital (specializing in pediatric care), and several community hospitals (Mission Trail, Northeast, St. Luke's, and Resolute) that provide a full spectrum of healthcare services. This integrated health system offers everything from primary care to specialized treatments, surgical services, emergency care, and rehabilitation across its various locations, making it one of the largest healthcare providers in South Texas.
Benefits
Financial Benefits:
- $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
- $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
- USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
- USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
- Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians
The Area
San Antonio is a city rich in history, culture, education and recreation. Residents enjoy all the advantages of living in a large city without sacrificing a sense of community and small-town vibe. Home of the Alamo, the San Antonio Spurs, and the famous River Walk promenade lined with cafes and shops, there is always something of interest to enjoy. Residential opportunities abound with historic, downtown area bungalows, beautiful established estate homes, suburbs with outstanding public-school systems and rural areas for those preferring wide, open space. In addition to UT at San Antonio, there are numerous colleges and universities
Keywords:
emergency medicine, physician quality director, clinical education, emergency care, patient outcomes, healthcare management, medical review, physician ownership, Baptist Health System, USACS
