Director Emergency Services

Director – Emergency Services

• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Job Type: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends
• Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 base
• Bonus: 17.5% – 26.25% annual incentive
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
• Relocation Assistance: Available (case by case)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Emergency Services to lead a high-volume Emergency Department within a growing acute care hospital. This role provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership focused on quality outcomes, patient throughput, staff engagement, and fiscal performance.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an ED leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a strong leadership presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day and strategic operations of the Emergency Department

• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered emergency care

• Drive patient flow, throughput, and surge planning

• Manage staffing, productivity, budgets, and operational metrics

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

• Develop, coach, and lead ED managers and clinical leaders

• Partner with physicians and hospital leadership on performance goals

Department Snapshot

• Level III Trauma Center

• ~50 ED beds

• Avg. daily volume: 180–200 patients

• High EMS and high-acuity case mix

• Strong, collaborative provider culture

• Planned hospital expansion underway

Required Qualifications

• BSN required

• Active RN license (Texas or compact eligible)

• 1+ year of recent ED Director experience
  (exceptionally strong ED Managers may be considered)

• 3+ years of recent Emergency Department experience

• Proven success with operational metrics and staff leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

• Experience leading high-volume Emergency Departments

Why Join

• Competitive leadership compensation with strong bonus potential

• Sign-on and relocation incentives

• Stable weekday leadership schedule

• Opportunity to lead during growth and expansion

• Supportive executive and physician leadership

Apply today to lead Emergency Services in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

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