Inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director

Hagerstown, Maryland

Position Highlights:

• Exceptional leadership opportunity to develop and direct a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program
• Collaborate with a skilled team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and educators across Meritus Health’s network.
• Balanced schedule with 70% administrative duties from day one, plus flexible clinical practice
• Academic appointment through affiliated institutions, with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activity.
• Engage in program development, ACGME accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives to shape a premier training program.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary around $400,000, plus bonus opportunities.
• Signing bonus starting at $25,000.
• Relocation allowance: $50,000 for candidates moving to Washington County
• CME allowance: $8,500 and 10 days of CME.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-funded retirement plan, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and malpractice coverage (details in separate document).

Community Highlights:

• Discover the charm of Hagerstown, Maryland, a fast-growing community with a welcoming, small-town feel and vibrant amenities.
• Enjoy proximity to local state parks for hiking, biking, and outdoor adventures, ideal for families and active lifestyles.
• Access top-rated public, private, and charter schools, recognized for academic excellence.
• Affordable housing market with a cost of living below the national average, complemented by great shopping and diverse dining options.
• Convenient travel access via nearby regional airports and major highways, connecting to Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh.

Job Reference #: EM 26619