Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director to join our team at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, Texas. Qualified Candidates:

• Must be BC in pediatric emergency medicine
• Leadership experience preferred but not required

Incentives/Benefits:

• W2 Employee Status with benefits

Facility Information:  

• 12-bed ED
• Level II and Level III NICU’s
• 24 hours of physician coverage and 16 hours of APP coverage
• EM residency program with GME appointments with the University of Houston

As a part of HCA Houston Healthcare, we are proud to offer our community access to advanced medical care and physicians trained at top hospitals.
Committed to the care and improvement of our patients and community, we provide the following:

• 24-hour emergency rooms
• Innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery
• State-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans
• Solis Mammography Center providing expert breast care
• Inpatient rehabilitation for physical recovery from stroke, trauma, orthopedic injuries, and more
• An advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence
• Women’s Center with a high-risk OB and Level III NICU, as well as pediatric services with access to pediatric specialists
• Orthopedic Center offering total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology
• Educational and outreach programs
• Kingwood emergency care services

The ER on the HCA Houston Kingwood campus provides the closest full-service care in northeast Houston. We have board-certified ER physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and emergency care technicians who work as a team to ensure we deliver the highest-quality care in the most efficient manner. Some of our emergency care services include:

• Heart attack: As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, we meet quality-of-care measures in acute cardiac medicine. We also offer a STEMI (St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) program so that our heart attack response team can effectively treat the most serious heart attack patients during a critical window of care.
• Obstetrical Emergency Department: Located at the Women & Children's Center, the OBED houses an in-hospital OB/GYN 24/7 (or OB hospitalist), who evaluates women with obstetric issues, consults with the patient's primary physician or OB/GYN, and is ready for any obstetric emergency that might arise.
• Pediatric Emergency Center: We provide 24/7 pediatric emergency care in a safe, comfortable, child-friendly environment. Our pediatric team includes board-certified pediatricians, ER physicians, and specialists, as well as registered nurses skilled in communicating with and caring for children.
• Stroke care: As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we are able to provide the highest level of stroke care possible. Our emergency CT scanning allows us to quickly determine the type of stroke and start providing care. In addition, our hospital provides a comprehensive neurological and stroke rehab program.

Kingwood has a population of about 65,000 with almost 200,000 people living within a ten mile radius. Kingwood is best known for being a community that exists in harmony with nature. Kingwood's heavily wooded acreage is canopied with tall pines and magnolias, along with 20 other types of shade trees. The community is host to a variety of wildlife including deer, fish, birds, and more, that can be found in the 500+ acres of private nature preserves and parks.­ Over 75 miles of hike and bike trails, known as the "greenbelt," run through Kingwood's naturally beautiful woods and lakes. These trails are great for exercising, walking, or bicycling. Kingwood is also a thriving commercial center. Big name retail, shopping, and dining venues call Kingwood home and can be found throughout the area, mostly near the front of Kingwood Drive and in Kingwood's Town Center off of Lake Houston Parkway. In addition, Kingwood is only three miles north of Deerbrook Mall and Humble, Texas' commercial centers. Kingwood is generally considered to have good commute times relative to surrounding Houston communities.

Community Information

Kingwood is a large,14,000 acre master planned community about 23 miles north of Downtwon Houston.  Kingwood also known as the "Livable Forest" with a population of 65,000, but a catchment area of 200,000.  Kingwood is best known for being a community that exists in harmony with nature.   Kingwood's heavily wooded acreage is canopied with tall pines and magnolias, along with 20 other types of shade trees.  The community is host to a variety of wildlife including deer, fish, birds, and more, that can be found in the 500+ acres of private nature preserves and parks.  Over 75 miles of hike and bike trails, known as the "greenbelt," run through Kingwood's naturally beautiful woods and lakes. These trails are great for exercising, walking or bicycling. 

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