Description

Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia | Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is recruiting a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead clinical operations at the Wellstar Galisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a growing academic children’s hospital, offering the ability to shape clinical operations, expand programs, and influence pediatric emergency care delivery across a regional health system.

Position Highlights

• Lead clinical operations, quality, and strategy for a busy, high-acuity, pediatric ED (~27,000 annual visits)
• Faculty appointment with rank commensurate with experience
• Direct involvement in faculty development, mentorship, and program growth
• Partner with departmental and system leadership on throughput, staffing models, and expansion planning
• Active role in education and academic initiatives, including an EM residency program and PEM fellowship

Clinical & Academic Environment

• Tertiary, 250-bed children’s hospital with full subspecialty support
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Dedicated pediatric ED (15 beds + 5-bed fast track; growth planned)
• Contiguous adult ED (73 beds, Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, ACC accredited Chest Pain Center)
• Robust support model:
  • APPs and provider-in-triage workflow
  • Pediatric pharmacy and Child Life services
• Strong Department of Emergency Medicine academic infrastructure:
  • PEM fellowship (2 fellows/year)
  • EM Residency (14 residents/year)
  • EMS, US, Wilderness Medicine fellowships
  • Advanced campus simulation center
  • Dedicated research support staff
• Integrated EPIC EHR with departmental and institutional informatics support

Qualifications

• MD/DO, board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP or ABEM)
• Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
• Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical operations, quality, or administration
• Commitment to academic medicine and education

Why Augusta?

Augusta offers:

• Low cost of living and minimal commute times
• Home of The Masters Tournament
• Growing downtown, strong schools, and family-friendly communities
• Easy access to outdoor recreation and regional travel

Apply

Submit CV and letter of interest to:

Natalie E. Lane, MD
Section Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
[email protected]

Augusta University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.