Chair of Emergency Medicine

Chair of Emergency Medicine

About the Company

Highly-regarded teaching hospital advancing healthcare.

Industry
Hospital & Health Care

Type
Government Agency

Founded
1867

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Health Care
• Education
• Hospital

Specialties

• level ii trauma center
• academic teaching hospital - ucla affiliated
• hospital based high risk pregnancy services
• inpatient psychiatric services
• integrated outpatient clinics
• and kernmedicalfoundation.com

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chair of Emergency Medicine to provide strategic and operational leadership for its Department of Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical services, faculty oversight, graduate medical education, quality and safety, and academic advancement. This hands-on leadership role demands a physician with a passion for high-quality, patient-centered emergency care, who can work closely with faculty, residents, nursing, and hospital leadership to enhance clinical operations, grow the residency program, and expand academic and research initiatives. The Chair will also be instrumental in maintaining strong relationships with academic partners and ensuring the Department's alignment with institutional goals. Candidates for the Chair of Emergency Medicine position at the company must be contemporary leaders in the field, with a strong administrative background, a commitment to education, and a track record of clinical excellence. The role requires a physician with an M.D. or D.O. degree, Board certification in Emergency Medicine, and the ability to qualify for an academic appointment. The ideal candidate will be adept at faculty recruitment and development, performance improvement, and fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and innovation. This is a pivotal time for the Department, and the Chair will be expected to lead its mission-driven team through a period of growth and transformation, while also maintaining a clinical presence and modeling exemplary care and leadership.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Medical Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Medical Care/Hospital Administration
• Education/Academic Administration