# Emergency Medicine Medical Director/Department Chair - Nags Head, North Carolina

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Nags Head, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** East - ECU Health - All

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## Description

### 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