FMD Kyle Marketing- KYLE - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

TeamHealth•Kyle, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TeamHealth is seeking an emergency medicine physician to lead the launch of St. David's Emergency Center - Kyle, a new freestanding emergency department in Kyle, Texas. The facility is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center, and is under construction with a target opening date of February 1, 2027, pending construction. It will have 12 exam rooms and a projected volume of approximately 12,000 annual visits, or about 33 visits per day. The facility medical director will help build the clinical team, shape clinical operations, and lead the department from opening. The role includes a full-time commitment of 120 hours per month (10 shifts), with physician coverage 24 hours per day in two 12-hour shifts. On-site diagnostics include CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and laboratory services. Specialty backup is available through South Austin Medical Center, including cardiology, neurology/stroke, general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, critical care, and Level II trauma services. Advanced practice clinician coverage may be added as volume grows. The position is W-2 employment with competitive base and RVU compensation, a monthly facility medical director administrative stipend, and quality bonus opportunities. The director will collaborate with South Austin Medical Center leadership on clinical quality, physician engagement, and operational excellence, and may pick up additional shifts at other St. David's emergency departments.

Requirements

Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
Texas medical license or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

ABEM board certification or eligibility is preferred.
Previous clinical leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the launch and ongoing operation of St. David's Emergency Center - Kyle.
Help build the new emergency medicine team and shape clinical operations.
Collaborate with South Austin Medical Center leadership to support clinical quality, physician engagement, and operational excellence.
Provide clinical coverage as part of a 120-hour-per-month commitment, consisting of 10 shifts.

Benefits

Competitive base and RVU compensation.
Monthly facility medical director administrative stipend and quality bonus opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits and health insurance.
Sign-on bonus.
Night and holiday differential.
Professional liability insurance and tail coverage.
Opportunity to pick up additional shifts across St. David's emergency departments.
Leadership training, mentorship, and professional development resources, including TeamHealth's National Medical Leadership Conference.
Professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through the TeamHealth Institute.
Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program.
Access to TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization.
No non-compete clause.
Predictable 12-hour shifts.