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Assistant Director, Emergency Services at University Health

University Health No longer available $33 - $79/year

Job Description

Assistant Director, Emergency Services - University Health Babcock Specialty Hospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health is Leading the Way

For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

At the University Health main campus, University Hospital proudly serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas .

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Assistant Director of Emergency Services develops and maintains professional relationships with all Babcock Specialty Hospital leadership, University Health leadership, providers, community collaborators and customers.

  • Provides leadership and overall management of Emergency Services operations and staff.
  • Develops, conducts, and maintains Emergency Services performance improvement projects and patient safety programs.
  • Performs supervisory functions over Emergency Department staff.
  • Provides clinical and financial information and statistics for successful Emergency Department operations.
  • Ensures the Emergency Department is prepared for small and large-scale disaster events.

Total Rewards:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Extensive ancillary benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Retirement Plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pet Insurance

Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of University Health!

$69k - $164k beats the market for Emergency Management Directors nationally

National salary averages
$69k - $164k
↑ 81% vs typical entry-level
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$51k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $160k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 86% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Limited

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Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

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Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+3%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024