Emergency Medicine Physician

Bayhealth is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join the largest health system in Central and Southern Delaware. With opportunities across two hospital campuses and two freestanding emergency departments, physicians can find the practice environment that best aligns with their career goals and lifestyle preferences.

As a fully integrated health system, Bayhealth offers the resources of a large organization with the collegial culture and quality of life that physicians are looking for today. J-1 Visa Sponsorship is available.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Multiple practice settings including community hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, and a hybrid Emergency Department/Urgent Care model
• Centralized credentialing across all four locations
• Robust specialty support including Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Structural Cardiology, Critical Care, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Neonatology
• 24/7 Hospitalist coverage and Intensivist support at both hospital campuses
• EPIC EMR utilized system-wide
• Dedicated scribe coverage available across all facilities
• Flexible scheduling with a variety of shift structures
• J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available

Practice Locations

Dover, Delaware | Bayhealth Kent Campus

A high-volume Level III Trauma Center offering a diverse pathology mix and strong specialty support.

• 55,000 annual ED visits
• 231 hospital beds
• 40 ED beds
• 14-bed Observation Unit
• 21% admission rate
• Dedicated Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, and Medical ICU
• Level III Trauma Center
• NICU and comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Medicine services
• 9 and 10-hour physician shifts
• Full scribe coverage on physician shifts
• ABEM/AOBEM candidates

Milford, Delaware | Bayhealth Sussex Campus

A modern facility that opened in 2019 and continues to experience significant growth.

• 36,000 annual ED visits
• 140 hospital beds
• 30 ED beds
• 14% admission rate
• General ICU
• 30 hours of daily physician coverage
• 30 hours of APP coverage
• 10-hour shifts
• Extensive scribe support
• ABEM/AOBEM candidates

Smyrna, Delaware | Bayhealth Emergency Center Smyrna

A freestanding emergency department offering a community-focused practice environment.

• 18,000 annual ED visits
• 11 ED beds
• 4% admission rate
• 24-hour physician coverage
• Additional extended coverage
• 12-hour shifts
• Single physician coverage model
• Scribe support available
• ABEM/AOBEM or FP/IM physicians with three years of ED experience

Milton, Delaware | Bayhealth Total Care

A unique hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care model serving a rapidly growing coastal community.

• 18,000 annual visits
• 12 ED beds
• 24-hour physician coverage
• APP support coverage daily
• Single physician coverage model
• Scribe support available
• ABEM/AOBEM or FP/IM physicians with three years of ED experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Malpractice coverage
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)/403(b) retirement plans with employer match
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Full-time status achieved at 1,664 annual hours

Whether you're seeking the pace of a busy trauma center, the autonomy of a freestanding ED, or the flexibility of a hybrid emergency medicine model, Bayhealth offers an opportunity to build the career you want while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.