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Emergency Department Medical Director

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Dec 22, 2025
Chief & Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Northampton, MA Mass General Brigham Medical Group Applications are now being accepted through January 2, 2026. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) health system, is seeking a Chief and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine to lead our dynamic Emergency Department in Northampton, Massachusetts. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician who is passionate about high-quality patient care, professional development, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership across a premier integrated health system. This role combines 0.5 FTE administrative leadership with 0.5 FTE clinical practice in a busy, well-respected community hospital ED that is tightly connected to the resources and expertise of Mass General Brigham's Enterprise Emergency Medicine structure. About the Opportunity The Chief and Medical Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all Emergency Medicine services at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The leader in this role will: Oversee clinical quality, safety, and performance for all ED physicians and advanced practice providers. Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team that delivers exceptional emergency care. Collaborate closely with the MGB Chief of Enterprise Emergency Medicine and system-wide ED leaders to advance integrated, standardized best practices across our network. Ensure compliance with hospital and medical staff bylaws, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements. Design and implement evidence-based ED care pathways (trauma, stroke, STEMI, aortic emergencies, massive transfusion, etc.). Lead emergency preparedness efforts and support the Emergency Incident Command System. Partner with CDH administration on budget planning, capital needs, and strategic service development. Provide visible, engaged leadership through rounding, committee participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Support educational programming for physicians, APPs, residents, and trainees. Participate in MGB committees and contribute to system-wide Emergency Medicine initiatives. An academic appointment at Harvard Medical School may be available for candidates engaged in academic, educational, or scholarly work. Qualifications Board Certification in Emergency Medicine required Demonstrated excellence in clinical Emergency Medicine practice Proven administrative or leadership experience Strong communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure Why Join Cooley Dickinson & Mass General Brigham? Cooley Dickinson offers the best of both worlds: a highly engaged community hospital with the support of a world-class academic system. Leaders benefit from robust enterprise collaboration, strong operational partnerships, and opportunities to shape the future of Emergency Medicine at both the local and system level. Northampton is a vibrant New England community known for culture, outdoor recreation, and excellent schools. For confidential consideration or additional information, please contact Chip Konowitz, Senior Physician Recruiter - Mass General Brigham Medical Group, at jkonowitz@mgb.org. Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.