FMD ROLE- ST. DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

TeamHealth • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the emergency department at St. David’s Medical Center, a flagship tertiary care hospital in Austin, Texas. This is a physician leadership role focused on clinical excellence, physician engagement, and operational leadership. The hospital is launching its inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program in summer 2027, giving the medical director an opportunity to help shape emergency medicine education while leading the clinical team. The facility also operates an affiliated emergency department in Manor, Texas, providing opportunities for collaboration and system growth.

The emergency department has 35 beds and approximately 44,000 annual visits, serves a high-acuity population, and has specialty support in cardiac, stroke, trauma, and surgical services. The role is a W2 employed position with base-rate plus RVU compensation, a monthly administrative stipend, quarterly incentives, an enhanced sign-on bonus, and available night differential. Physician shifts are flexible and 8 to 10 hours. Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage and comprehensive benefits and health insurance are included.

The medical director will work with hospital administration and TeamHealth leadership and will have access to leadership development resources and mentorship. St. David’s Medical Center is located in Austin, Texas, a city described as offering music, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a thriving technology economy.

Requirements

• ABEM board certified.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
• Active clinical practice within the last 12 months.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• ATLS certification; expired ATLS is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Previous physician leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the emergency department.
• Partner with hospital administration and TeamHealth leadership to advance quality, patient experience, physician engagement, and departmental performance.
• Mentor and develop physicians, APCs, and future emergency medicine residents.
• Champion clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and evidence-based best practices.
• Help develop the hospital’s inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Collaborate on opportunities associated with the affiliated emergency department in Manor, Texas.

Benefits

• Base-rate plus RVU compensation model.
• Additional monthly administrative stipend and quarterly incentives.
• Enhanced sign-on bonus.
• Night differential available.
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
• Comprehensive benefits and health insurance.
• Access to leadership training, mentorship, and professional development resources, including TeamHealth’s National Medical Leadership Conference.
• No non-compete clause.
• Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through the TeamHealth Institute.
• Access to TeamHealth’s clinician wellness program and referral program.
• Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
• Membership in TeamHealth’s national Patient Safety Organization.

What This Job Offers

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