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