Medical Director – Emergency Medicine | SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital | Centralia, Illinois

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## **Medical Director – Emergency Medicine** ### **SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital | Centralia, Illinois** **Lead. Inspire. Make an Impact.** MEDS is seeking an experienced **Emergency Medicine Physician Leader** to serve as **Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL.** This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who enjoys clinical practice while helping lead a strong emergency medicine team and building meaningful relationships with hospital administration and staff. As a physician-owned and physician-led organization, MEDS believes exceptional care starts with exceptional physicians. Our leaders remain connected to the bedside while having the support, resources, and autonomy to make a difference in their departments and communities. ### **Why Join MEDS as a Medical Director?** ✅ Physician-owned, independent emergency medicine group ✅ Leadership support from experienced EM physicians ✅ Opportunity to influence department culture, quality, and growth ✅ Strong partnership with hospital administration and nursing leadership ✅ Collaborative team environment focused on patient care and provider experience ✅ Competitive compensation package with leadership stipend ### **About the Opportunity** - Medical Director role with protected leadership responsibilities - Continue practicing clinically while leading your department - 24 hours of physician coverage - APP support coverage - Epic EMR - Supportive nursing and hospital leadership team - Strong specialty backup including cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, OB/GYN, and pediatrics SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia is a community-focused hospital providing comprehensive care to patients throughout the region, including emergency services available 24/7. The hospital has continued to invest in emergency care capabilities and recently received Acute Stroke Ready Hospital designation, reflecting its commitment to high-quality emergency services. ### **The Ideal Candidate** - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine - Strong clinical skills and commitment to quality patient care - Previous leadership experience preferred - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - Passion for developing teams and improving emergency care delivery ### **Why MEDS?** For more than 40 years, MEDS has partnered with hospitals across the Midwest to provide high-quality emergency medicine and hospitalist services. Our physician leaders practice alongside their teams and have a direct voice in shaping the future of healthcare delivery. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact, we would love to have a confidential conversation. **Contact us today to learn more about this Medical Director opportunity with MEDS.**