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Position Summary The Assistant Medical Director of the University of Utah Hospital Main Emergency Department (ED) plays a vital role in supporting the Medical Director to ensure the delivery of highquality patient care effective operational management and integration of the departments academic and clinical missions. This position serves as a key leader in overseeing clinical operations quality improvement and faculty development while also contributing to the departments research and education efforts. Key Responsibilities Clinical Operations Assist the Medical Director in managing the daytoday operations of the emergency department ensuring optimal patient flow resource allocation and adherence to clinical protocols. Monitor and analyze key performance metrics including patient satisfaction throughput times and provider productivity. Collaborate with nursing leadership hospital administration and other clinical departments to address operational challenges and improve care delivery. Participate in oncall rotations and provide direct clinical care in the ED. Quality Improvement Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety reduce adverse events and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee incident reviews root cause analyses and the implementation of corrective action plans. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and evidencebased practice among faculty and staff. Faculty Development and Leadership Mentor and support junior faculty in clinical educational and academic growth. Assist in the recruitment onboarding and evaluation of faculty fellows and residents. Provide leadership and guidance in implementing departmental policies and strategic initiatives. Academic and Educational Contributions Contribute to the academic mission of the department by participating in research education and scholarly activity. Support the development and implementation of residency and fellowship training programs ensuring alignment with ACGME and institutional standards. Deliver lectures lead workshops and provide bedside teaching to medical students and residents. Administrative Duties Assist with the planning and of strategic goals including expansion into community emergency departments. Represent the department in institutional and external meetings as needed. Qualifications Education : MD or DO degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine required. Experience : Minimum of 35 years of clinical experience in an academic or highvolume emergency department. Prior leadership or administrative experience is valued. Skills : Strong leadership organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies is highly desirable Licensure : Eligible for medical licensure in the state of employment. Key Attributes for Success Ability to build and sustain strong interpersonal relationships with faculty staff and institutional leaders. Demonstrated commitment to patient care education and academic excellence. Forwardthinking approach to operational efficiency and quality improvement. Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others. Confidential inquires accepted. Please send a CV and cover letter to and/or apply at the following link: This position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to advance their career while shaping the future of an academic emergency department. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience will be provided. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race ethnicity color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy pregnancyrelated conditions genetic information or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator to the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or both. 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