Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 265,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible health benefits package

401(k) with employer matching and CME

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare – San Antonio is seeking a Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine to guide and expand the emergency medicine program across the San Antonio metro area. The role includes physician leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction within a premier health system.

The Regional Medical Director will collaborate with hospital administration, medical staff leadership, and system leaders to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing clinical

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine with leadership experience.
• Strong communication and physician engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead emergency medicine programs across multiple facilities.
• Experience aligning clinical and administrative goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for emergency medicine programs.
• Collaborate with hospital administration and system leadership to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Drive physician engagement and high-quality, patient-centered care across the San Antonio metro area.

Skills

Leadership in Emergency Medicine

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Strategic & operational oversight

Communication & physician engagement

Education

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

Description

Specialization

Emergency Medicine

Job Summary

Regional Medical Director – Emergency Medicine

HCA/Methodist Healthcare – San Antonio, Texas

HCA Hospital Base Services/Methodist Healthcare and its affiliated hospitals in San Antonio are seeking a full-time Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine to lead its well-established and highly regarded emergency medicine program across the San Antonio metropolitan area. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide physician leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction within one of South Texas’s premier healthcare systems.

The Regional Medical Director will work collaboratively with hospital administration, medical staff leadership, and Methodist system leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing clinical excellence, physician engagement, and operational performance across the emergency medicine programs.

Qualified Candidates

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Eligible for or holding an unrestricted Texas medical license (free of restrictions, probationary terms, or conditions)
• No history of license revocation, restriction, or suspension in any jurisdiction
• Current or willing to obtain unrestricted DEA registration
• Demonstrated leadership experience within emergency medicine
• Strong communication and physician engagement skills

Incentive / Benefits Package

This is an employed opportunity through HCA Hospital Based Services and Methodist Healthcare which offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive, flexible health and benefits package
• 401(k) with employer matching and CME allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage (no tail required)

About Methodist Healthcare – San Antonio

• Multiple full-service hospitals serving the greater San Antonio area, including flagship facilities with advanced capabilities in cardiac, stroke, trauma, and critical care
• Long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and community service
• Nationally recognized for quality, safety, and patient outcomes
• Treats tens of thousands of patients annually across the system
• Part of a forward-looking, physician-aligned health system committed to growth and innovation in hospital medicine

About San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio is a vibrant, culturally rich city and one of the fastest-growing major metros in the United States. Famous for its historic sites like the Alamo, the River Walk, and year-round festivals, the city offers excellent public and private schools, abundant outdoor recreation, professional sports, and a lower cost of living compared to many major markets, along with beautiful weather and a strong sense of community.