Physician - Emergency Medicine

IES seeks a Regional Medical Director for OakBend Medical Center (OBMC) located in a suburb just southwest of Houston. OBMC is the only independently owned health system in Texas and is comprised of three hospital ERs. (2 in Richmond and 1 in Wharton, TX). The three ERs are nearly fully staffed with an established core group of proven ER physicians. This position features unique aspects of collaboration and support which will include an Associate Medical Director and the Executive VP of IES Houston, who has provided clinical leadership since 2012. The current OBMC ED Medical Director will assist in the transition. This position includes a monthly stipend and 30 hours/month for administrative work.

Regional Medical Director Role:
Provide on-site management of the clinical and administrative aspects for the emergency department.
Manage the quality improvement plan including attending regular meetings and reviewing medical records
Supervise staff, provide feedback, and assure provision of high-quality care
Review the provider schedule and ensure adequate staffing
Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of qualified physicians
Serve as liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff and provide regular feedback to IES leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Experience ED Medical Director experience
• ABEM with Emergency Medicine residency training
• Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA, ACLS, ATLS, PALS

Three (3) Associated OakBend Medical Center ERs:

OBMC Jackson St. ED- Richmond, TX

• 16,500 Patients per year
• 45 patients per day (2 Pts./hour)
• 16-bed ED
• APP Coverage 56 hours/week Noon to 8PM
• 24-hour physician coverage; 12-hr. shifts 7-7

OBMC Williams Way ED-Richmond, TX

• 11,300 Patients per year
• 31 Patients per day (1.8 Pts./hour)
• 8-bed ED
• 24-hour physician coverage; 12-hr. shifts 7-7 

OBMC ED -Wharton, TX

• 9,500 Patients per year
• 26 Patients/ day (1.1 /hr)
• 6-bed ED
• Physician shifts 12 or 24 hours

Hospitals:  OakBend Medical Center is the only independent health system in Texas. Serving Fort Bend County and the surrounding region. OBMC provides care for all ages and proudly offer no-wait ER services.

• Full labs on site; Xray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, US, POCUS
• 15% admission rate
• EMR Paragon (formerly AllScripts)
• Dictation - Dragon
• IV acuity