Regional Associate Medical Director | Physician Leader | - Sign on Bonus- $25,000

GoHealth Urgent Care • Crestwood, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

GoHealth Urgent Care, in partnership with Mercy, one of the nation’s largest and most respected health systems, is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director (AMD) to join our growing leadership team in the St. Louis market. This unique opportunity blends administrative leadership and clinical practice, ideal for a dynamic, flexible, and experienced physician leader looking to grow within a mission-driven, innovative healthcare organization. The Associate Medical Director (AMD) is a key clinical leadership role within GoHealth’s Market Operations division. Reporting to the Market Medical Director and collaborating closely with operational and clinical leaders, the AMD ensures clinical quality, supports provider engagement and development, drives operational excellence, and aligns care delivery with the strategic goals of GoHealth and Mercy.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med-Peds (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or administrative experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or related field (required)
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing medical teams
• Strong operational mindset with experience working in integrated health systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills
• Recent hands-on clinical experience using current methods and techniques
• Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities across multiple locations and priorities

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to physicians and APPs across the St. Louis market.
• Partner with the Market Medical Director and Advanced Practice Lead (APL) to implement clinical best practices and standardized care protocols.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of clinical staff.
• Collaborate with operational leadership (e.g., Regional Operations Managers, On-Site Managers) to enhance provider performance, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Represent the clinical team in leadership meetings and strategic planning discussions.
• Maintain 0.5 FTE clinical practice to ensure real-time connection with front-line care delivery.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture focused on patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• $25K Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive compensation with bonus structure and comprehensive benefits as an employee of Mercy
• State-of-the-art urgent care centers: Beautiful, modern facilities with digital X-ray, labs, and integrated Epic EMR
• High patient satisfaction: Validated by consistently strong feedback and quality scores
• Creative, collaborative support teams: On-site Rad Techs, highly trained Medical Assistants, and Scribes
• Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most respected urgent care networks in the country

What This Job Offers

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