Emergency Medicine Trailblazer: Shape the Future as Medical Director

Emergency Medicine Medical Director
Lake Huron Medical Center – Port Huron, MI
Employer: Inhospital Physicians

About Lake Huron Medical Center

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed acute care hospital conveniently located in Port Huron, MI. With a legacy of over 70 years, we serve the Blue Water and Thumb Communities with compassionate, high-quality healthcare. From emergency services to specialty care, we are committed to making healthcare safe, accessible, and tailored to our community’s needs.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead our department while continuing clinical practice. This hybrid role allows for 80–100 clinical hours/month, with the remainder of time devoted to administrative leadership.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (day and night available)

• Team Structure: 1 Physician + 1 APP per shift

• Patient Volume: 53 visits/day

• Trauma Level: Non-trauma, community hospital setting

• EMR: EPIC

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities (80–100 hours/month):

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based emergency care

• Collaborate with APPs and clinical staff for efficient patient management

• Serve as a clinical leader and mentor in the department

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Lead department operations, staffing, and quality initiatives

• Optimize performance metrics: patient flow, satisfaction, safety, and outcomes

• Conduct meetings, manage schedules, and oversee credentialing of new providers

• Serve as a liaison between ED staff and hospital administration

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO, board-certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)

• Minimum 4 years of Emergency Medicine clinical experience

• At least 1 year of prior leadership experience (Director, Assistant Director, or Lead role)

• Current Michigan medical license or ability to obtain

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities

• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred

Key Skills

• Clinical decision-making under pressure

• Performance improvement and metrics analysis

• Conflict resolution and team management

• Clear communication with staff, administration, and patients

• Strategic planning and operational oversight