Massachusetts General Hospital
Senior Clinical Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Department
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Mass General Brigham Department of Emergency Medicine
Senior Clinical Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Emergency Department
The Senior Clinical Director (SCD) is responsible for overseeing all clinical operations within the ED. This role encompasses leadership in clinical service delivery, operational efficiency, and collaboration with other hospital services. The SCD will work closely with the Academic Medical Center Emergency Medicine Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs (AMC VCCA) and the full MGH ED leadership team to set strategic priorities that serve to enhance the quality of care for patients and promote a positive work environment for all staff. The position of SCD requires an outstanding clinical, administrative, and academic emergency medicine clinician to work collaboratively with leaders across disciplines to maintain the highest standard for operations within the MGH ED.
Reporting The SCD reports to the AMC VCCA. Direct reports include the MGH ED Clinical Director and Associate Clinical Director, as well as the MGH Director of ED Observation. The SCD will partner closely with the Senior Nursing Director, the Senior Administrative Director, and the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Chiefs for the MGH ED. The MGH ED SCD will also require a close working relationship with the ED SCD for Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), as the Mass General Brigham Department of Emergency Medicine continues to integrate its two flagship academic sites.
Responsibilities
Clinical Strategy: The SCD will develop and manage a structured approach to clinical operations in collaboration with the VCCA, addressing changes in patient volume, acuity, and resource allocation. The SCD will create and execute a strategy for ongoing clinical operational improvements, including staffing and resource needs.
Representation: The SCD will serve as a primary liaison from the ED to other services across the hospital and participate in hospital-wide clinical working groups, committees, and inter-departmental initiatives that impact clinical flow and ED patient care.
Leadership Oversight: The SCD will oversee the MGH ED clinical operations team, providing guidance and support while promoting professional development for all team members.
Quality Improvement and Safety Initiatives: The SCD will partner with Quality and Safety leadership to implement and support initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and care quality within the ED.
Collaboration Across Role Groups: The SCD will work closely with nursing, APPs, and administrative staff to foster a collaborative environment that supports staff engagement and patient care excellence.
Teaching and Academic Contribution: The SCD will actively participate in the teaching of residents and contribute to the academic mission of the department through scholarly activities.
Qualifications Applicants must be board certified in emergency medicine and should be ready for a demanding role in a highly matrixed healthcare organization that cares for patients with extensive clinical complexity. The ideal candidate will have an established track record of leadership in emergency department operations, with formal administrative fellowship training and/or multiple years in progressive leadership roles within an academic emergency department setting. Candidates will be considered for faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School (appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant or associate professor will be commensurate with qualifications), with associated responsibilities for teaching Harvard learners.
Those interested in applying for the role should send a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Joshua Baugh, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for MGB Emergency Medicine, at jbaugh@mgb.org.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Reporting The SCD reports to the AMC VCCA. Direct reports include the MGH ED Clinical Director and Associate Clinical Director, as well as the MGH Director of ED Observation. The SCD will partner closely with the Senior Nursing Director, the Senior Administrative Director, and the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Chiefs for the MGH ED. The MGH ED SCD will also require a close working relationship with the ED SCD for Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), as the Mass General Brigham Department of Emergency Medicine continues to integrate its two flagship academic sites.
Responsibilities
Clinical Strategy: The SCD will develop and manage a structured approach to clinical operations in collaboration with the VCCA, addressing changes in patient volume, acuity, and resource allocation. The SCD will create and execute a strategy for ongoing clinical operational improvements, including staffing and resource needs.
Representation: The SCD will serve as a primary liaison from the ED to other services across the hospital and participate in hospital-wide clinical working groups, committees, and inter-departmental initiatives that impact clinical flow and ED patient care.
Leadership Oversight: The SCD will oversee the MGH ED clinical operations team, providing guidance and support while promoting professional development for all team members.
Quality Improvement and Safety Initiatives: The SCD will partner with Quality and Safety leadership to implement and support initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and care quality within the ED.
Collaboration Across Role Groups: The SCD will work closely with nursing, APPs, and administrative staff to foster a collaborative environment that supports staff engagement and patient care excellence.
Teaching and Academic Contribution: The SCD will actively participate in the teaching of residents and contribute to the academic mission of the department through scholarly activities.
Qualifications Applicants must be board certified in emergency medicine and should be ready for a demanding role in a highly matrixed healthcare organization that cares for patients with extensive clinical complexity. The ideal candidate will have an established track record of leadership in emergency department operations, with formal administrative fellowship training and/or multiple years in progressive leadership roles within an academic emergency department setting. Candidates will be considered for faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School (appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant or associate professor will be commensurate with qualifications), with associated responsibilities for teaching Harvard learners.
Those interested in applying for the role should send a letter of interest and CV to Dr. Joshua Baugh, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for MGB Emergency Medicine, at jbaugh@mgb.org.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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