Vice President of Emergency Services

Houston, TX (Northeast Metro Area)

Employment Type, Schedule, Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Base Salary Range: $143,000 – $214,000

• Annual Incentive: 17.5% target bonus with up to 150% upside based on performance

• Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Vice President of Emergency Services to provide enterprise-level leadership for a complex, multi-site emergency services service line within a large acute care environment.

This executive role is responsible for strategic planning, operational performance, clinical quality, patient experience, workforce engagement, and financial stewardship across adult emergency services, pediatric emergency services, and freestanding emergency departments.

The ideal candidate brings recent Director-level Emergency Services experience within a high-volume, trauma-capable environment and has demonstrated success leading large, multidisciplinary teams through growth, transformation, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of emergency services strategic and business plans

• Identify growth opportunities, service differentiation strategies, and operational enhancements

• Partner with executive leadership and physicians to advance emergency services performance and market positioning

Clinical Quality, Safety & Throughput

• Establish and sustain evidence-based standards of emergency care

• Drive patient safety initiatives, clinical quality improvement, and regulatory compliance

• Lead patient throughput strategies including capacity planning, patient flow optimization, and admission/discharge coordination

Patient Experience & Service Excellence

• Foster a culture of patient-centered care and service excellence

• Leverage patient experience data and benchmarks to drive improvement initiatives

• Ensure physician alignment, engagement, and ease of practice within emergency services

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a high-performing emergency services leadership team

• Drive workforce engagement, leadership development, succession planning, and retention

• Coach leaders to deliver accountability, operational excellence, and team performance

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets aligned to strategic objectives

• Lead labor management, productivity optimization, and premium pay oversight

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining clinical excellence and access

External & Community Engagement

• Develop strategic relationships that strengthen referral networks and community partnerships

• Monitor external trends including regulatory changes, reimbursement models, and competitive dynamics

• Position emergency services to adapt to evolving healthcare delivery models

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Master’s Degree (Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or related field)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact eligible)

• 5+ years of recent Director-level Emergency Services leadership experience

• Experience leading emergency departments within Level I or Level II trauma-capable environments

• Demonstrated success managing large, multi-site emergency services operations

Preferred

• Executive-level emergency services leadership experience

• Strong background in service line growth, physician engagement, and operational transformation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package

• Annual performance-based incentive with upside potential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off and paid family leave programs

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Education assistance and executive development support

• Employee wellness, financial wellbeing, and family support programs

Ideal For

• Emergency Services Directors ready to advance into executive leadership

• Senior leaders experienced in high-volume, trauma-capable emergency environments

• Healthcare executives seeking strategic influence across complex emergency service lines

Keywords

Vice President Emergency Services, VP Emergency Department, Emergency Services Executive, ED Leadership Jobs, Hospital Executive Nursing
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