Emergency Medicine Medical Director In Albuquerque, NM

Team Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tail liability insurance

Leadership stipend

Leadership resources

Scheduling autonomy

Industry leadership support

Wellness programs

No state income tax

Desert lifestyle

Job summary

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, board-certified emergency medicine physician with leadership experience to lead our team at Lovelace Medical Center Downtown in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on guiding clinical operations and driving patient care quality in a 286-bed, Level IV trauma facility with EPIC CLEO AI.

Join a community-focused organization known for its supportive culture, leadership education resources, and opportunities to shape scheduling and department performance.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership experience in emergency medicine.
• Board certification in EM (ABEM/AOBEM) required.
• Proven ability to guide clinical operations and drive patient care quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established emergency medicine team at Lovelace Medical Center Downtown.
• Shape clinical operations and department performance.
• Partner with hospital leadership to optimize scheduling and workflow.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and safety across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Education

Board-certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)

Job description

Job Description

Elevate your career by stepping into a meaningful leadership role in Albuquerque, NM, the largest city in New Mexico that is known for its unique blend of Southwestern culture, stunning desert landscapes, and rich history. As the facility medical director, you'll guide an established emergency medicine team, shape clinical operations, and drive high-quality patient care in a collaborative, community-focused environment. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence department performance, and help advance emergency care for the Albuquerque community.

Did you know that TeamHealth was named among Newsweek 'America's Greatest Workplaces' in 2024, 2025, and 2026? Our teams provide the best-in-class care coupled with the cultivation of a positive work environment, and a culture that is one of kindness and collaboration; which makes TeamHealth an outstanding place to build a career in healthcare.

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, board-certified emergency medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) physician with prior leadership experience to join our team at Lovelace Medical Center Downtown.

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown is level IV trauma designated facility with a total of 286 beds, and 30 ED beds. We currently have an annual volume of 35,000, where we are seeing a higher acuity patient census. Our providers will answer floor codes when needed and assist the APCs when needed on patients within the fast track, where we have 12 to 16 vertical chairs. We staff each day with 24hrs of physician and 20hrs of APC coverage. The EMR within the Lovelace system is EPIC with CLEO AI.

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Benefits

• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Monthly leadership admin stipend available
• Leadership autonomy with access to TeamHealth national leadership education, clinical resources, and operational support
• Ability to help shape scheduling, workflow, and department performance
• Support and knowledge from an industry leader
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness programs
• Affordable cost of living and no state income tax
• Vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and stunning desert landscapes

About the City

Explore Albuquerque's modern downtown core and Old Town Albuquerque with its historic adobe buildings, five museums and a burgeoning arts district. Take the Sandia Peak Tramway to the top of the Sandia Mountains, learn more about the region's history at local archaeological sites and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and appreciate local cuisines available in the Old Town. Outdoor enthusiasts will love easy access to the state's many national parks where recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, star gazing and more, abound.