Exclusive Search | Director, Emergency Center | Level II Trauma Center | Regional Health System | Albany, Georgia

Exclusive Search | Director, Emergency Center | Level II Trauma Center | Regional Health System | Georgia

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, has engaged Galileo Search, LLC under an exclusive search agreement to identify and recruit an exceptional leader for this high-profile career opportunity.

Lead South Georgia's only Level II Trauma Center through a defining period of growth, investment, and operational transformation.

An Environment Where You Can Make a Lasting Impact. A Culture That Empowers Leaders to Make a Difference.

Phoebe Putney Health System serves as the leading healthcare provider for Southwest Georgia and the primary referral center for a 42-county region. As home to the region's only ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center, the organization plays a critical role in delivering advanced emergency, trauma, and critical care services.

For a leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing future leaders, and driving meaningful operational improvement, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while building a rewarding long-term career.

Location: Discover Albany, Georgia

Known as "The Good Life City," Albany offers an appealing combination of Southern hospitality, affordable living, outdoor recreation, and executive lifestyle advantages. Located along the scenic Flint River, Albany offers a lower cost of living, short commutes, excellent educational opportunities, and a strong sense of community while leading one of the region's most important healthcare organizations.

Many leaders discover they can make a greater professional impact while enjoying a significantly improved quality of life.

Compensation & Benefits

The opportunity offers a highly competitive executive package, including:

• Competitive base salary & annual bonus program  
• Comprehensive relocation assistance
• Temporary housing support
• Outstanding benefits package
• Long-term career growth within a stable, mission-driven health system

The Career Opportunity

This highly visible leadership opportunity offers the chance to lead a newly expanded Emergency Center and Trauma Program while influencing operational performance, workforce development, patient experience, and organizational growth.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, you will partner closely with executive leadership, physicians, and frontline teams to strengthen department performance, improve throughput, enhance retention, and continue building a culture of accountability and excellence.

The department recently underwent a transformative expansion, growing from 19,000 square feet to 53,000 square feet and now includes:

• Level II Trauma Center
• 71 treatment areas
• 4 trauma rooms
• 30 chair treatment spaces
• 9 critical care observation rooms
• 6 behavioral health rooms
• New Trauma & Critical Care Tower

Lead with Purpose. Influence Outcomes. Develop Future Leaders.

We are seeking a collaborative, visible, and forward-thinking nursing leader who combines strong operational expertise with exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and team development skills.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Emergency Services and Trauma operations for a growing regional referral center
• Oversee approximately 115 FTEs with future growth potential
• Drive improvements in throughput, patient experience, quality, and workforce engagement
• Strengthen accountability, culture, and leadership development across the department
• Partner with executive leadership to align operational performance with strategic priorities
• Mentor emerging nurse leaders and support new graduate development initiatives
• Build relationships with educational partners to strengthen the future nursing workforce
• Influence the future of emergency and trauma care throughout Southwest Georgia

Qualifications

• RN required; BSN required; Master's degree preferred
• Director or Associate Director leadership experience in Emergency Services preferred
• Experience in a Level I, II, or III Trauma Center environment
• Strong Emergency Department and Trauma Program leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale Emergency Department operations
• Experience managing 100+ FTEs preferred
• Expertise in throughput, quality improvement, patient experience, and operational performance
• Knowledge of trauma regulatory requirements and survey readiness preferred
• Coaching mindset with the ability to develop, mentor, and retain talent
• Strong communication skills and executive presence
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and alignment across disciplines

Invest in the Future of Nursing

One of the most unique aspects of this opportunity is the ability to influence the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Through partnerships with local nursing schools and academic institutions, the Director will play a meaningful role in developing future emergency and trauma nurses, supporting new graduate transition programs, mentoring emerging leaders, and strengthening the clinical talent pipeline for years to come.

This is an opportunity to impact not only today's patients, but the future of healthcare across an entire region.

Connect with Our Search Team | Confidential Inquiries Welcome

If you are an experienced Emergency Services leader interested in shaping the future of emergency and trauma care, we welcome a conversation. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Kimberly Lovejoy

Associate Director / Exclusive Client Agent

Direct Line & Text: 470.333.9046

About Galileo Search

Since 2003, Galileo Search, LLC has partnered with hospitals and healthcare organizations across the United States to identify, recruit, and retain the industry's most accomplished professionals and executives. Our clients include community hospitals, critical access hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and leading healthcare organizations nationwide.