Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director in Frederick, MD, at Frederick Health

Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you’ll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care - creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.

If you’re looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration

• Frederick Health presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced pediatric physician leader to guide the development of a Peds EM clinical team from its inception. This role provides the unique ability to shape strategic direction, cultivate a high-performance culture, and drive clinical and operational excellence from the ground up. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proven leadership capabilities, collaborative instincts, and a steadfast commitment to advancing high-quality emergency care.
• Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
• Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatrician with emergency medicine experience.
• At least one year of director or associate director experience preferred.

Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts for physicians.
• APPs work a swing shift.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for covering 9 beds in the ED and 5 inpatient beds.
• Annual ED volume is 16K with an average of 3 inpatients to round on per day.
• Seamless integration with Sound Physicians’ hospitalist, observation, adult EM, and critical care teams for smooth throughput, ensuring a low LWBS rate of less than 3%.
• We are Magnet-status accredited with fully staffed nursing, ensuring a high standard of care.
• Cutting-edge facilities, including point-of-care ultrasound in the ED, an ED pharmacist, and dedicated ED social work/case management.

Living and Working in Frederick

• Frederick isn’t just where we work - it’s where we live and enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and modern living. With its charming downtown, beautiful parks, and vibrant arts scene, Frederick offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community. From local festivals and farmers' markets to scenic walking trails and historic sites, Frederick is a place where you can truly feel at home.
• Engage in our monthly wellness events, where staff and families come together as part of our mental health initiative. Enjoy hikes, meals, sporting events, happy hours, and holiday parties.

Rewards and Compensation

• W2 rates equivalent to $167/hour days; $177/hour nights.
• Additional Medical Director Stipend.

Heather Smith, Clinical Recruiter | heathersmith@soundphysicians.com | (231) 392-3433