Description
Overview
The Emergency Medicine System Disaster Medical Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for emergency preparedness, disaster response, and system-wide emergency management initiatives across the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) emergency medicine program. This Physician leader will collaborate closely with hospital, EMS, and administrative teams to develop, implement, and oversee disaster preparedness protocols, mass casualty response planning, and emergency management operations across multiple sites within the health system. The role also supports physician leadership, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and system-wide coordination to ensure consistent, high-quality emergency response capabilities throughout the network.
Disaster medicine and emergency preparedness require experienced leadership, strong system coordination, and trusted clinical partnerships across hospitals, EMS agencies, and regional response teams. At USACS and Allegheny Health Network (AHN), leadership roles are designed to support meaningful operational impact, physician collaboration, and long-term system improvement. We’re adding an Emergency Medicine System Disaster Medical Director to support emergency preparedness, disaster response planning, and prehospital coordination across the AHN system in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Practice Highlights:
System-wide emergency preparedness and disaster medicine leadership role
Collaborate closely with AHN senior leadership, EMS leadership, and emergency medicine teams across the network
Support disaster response planning, operational readiness, education, and regulatory compliance initiatives
Serve as a network resource for emergency preparedness and prehospital coordination
Opportunity to work alongside established EMS and emergency medicine leadership within AHN
Academic and teaching environment with strong emergency medicine infrastructure
Leadership role within a physician-led organization focused on clinical excellence and operational support
What your leadership role will look like:
You’ll work collaboratively across the health system to strengthen disaster preparedness initiatives, support emergency response planning, and provide guidance to EMS and emergency medicine leaders throughout the network. This role combines strategic leadership with operational engagement, partnering with hospital administration, physicians, EMS agencies, and regional stakeholders to help ensure coordinated, high-quality emergency response capabilities across AHN facilities.
Why USACS:
As a physician-owned, clinician-led organization, USACS is built around long-term career satisfaction and strong clinical leadership. Our leadership teams are supported by shared governance, collaborative operational structures, and resources that allow physicians to focus on meaningful system impact while maintaining clinical excellence.
About the Facility:
Allegheny General Hospital is the academic flagship hospital of Allegheny Health Network and a nationally recognized tertiary and quaternary care center in Pittsburgh. The hospital is home to a Level I Trauma Center, advanced emergency and critical care services, and a robust academic environment supporting residency and fellowship training programs.
Compensation & Benefits:
$100,000 equity ownership opportunity for full-time Physicians after 3 years
10% company-funded 401(k)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
Malpractice with tail coverage
CME/BEA funding and leadership development resources
Requirements:
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Experience in emergency medicine, EMS leadership, disaster medicine, or physician leadership roles
Demonstrated leadership and operational experience preferred
