STERLING REGIONAL MEDCENTER - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

TeamHealth • Portsmouth, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TeamHealth is seeking a dedicated emergency medicine physician to serve as facility medical director at Sterling Regional Medical Center in Sterling, Colorado. The role provides clinical leadership and oversight of the emergency department, partnering with hospital leadership and TeamHealth to support operational performance and a positive practice environment. It is a full-time leadership opportunity for an experienced emergency medicine physician passionate about clinical excellence, physician leadership, team development, and high-quality patient care.

The practice is an 8-bed emergency department and Level III Trauma Center with an annual volume of 9,000 and an approximately 4% admission rate. A broad range of general specialties and helicopter service are available. The department uses Cerner EMR, with clinical shifts of 12 to 24 hours, and offers the opportunity to lead and support a collaborative emergency medicine team. Compensation is estimated at $250 per hour, with a $5,000 monthly medical director stipend. This is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity.

Sterling offers small-town Colorado living, an affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and hiking. TeamHealth describes itself as a national organization committed to physician support, clinical excellence, leadership development, and professional growth, providing resources and support for facility medical directors.

Requirements

• Experienced emergency medicine physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of emergency department operations.
• Promote high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Foster strong relationships with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and medical staff.
• Support physician and advanced practice clinician engagement, recruitment, and retention.
• Partner with TeamHealth leadership to achieve clinical and operational goals.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and department performance.
• Champion a collaborative, supportive, and positive team culture.

Benefits

• Paid professional liability insurance.
• Mentorship and support from a national network of emergency medicine experts.
• Access to leadership development programs, including Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC), and diversity and inclusion programs.
• Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through TeamHealth Institute.
• Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
• Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career.
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program.
• Competitive compensation estimated at $250 per hour.
• $5,000 monthly medical director stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed