Emergency Medicine - Physician - Administration

St. David's Medical Center - Austin, TX - TeamHealth; Bellville (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base rate + RVU compensation

Enhanced sign-on bonus

Administrative stipend

Night differential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX, a flagship tertiary care hospital affiliated with The University of Texas, seeks an experienced emergency physician to lead the ED.

This premier leadership role focuses on clinical excellence, physician engagement, and operational performance. With the Summer 2027 launch of the hospital's inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program, the medical director will shape education while guiding a high-performing clinical team.

Qualifications

• ABEM board certification
• Texas medical licensure eligibility
• Active clinical practice within the last 12 months
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (ATLS expiration accepted)
• Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the ED.
• Partner with hospital administration and TeamHealth leadership to drive quality, patient experience, and departmental performance.
• Mentor and develop physicians and APPs, and future EM residents.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, patient flow, and clinical outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Physician engagement

Team collaboration

Education

ABEM board certified

Texas medical licensure eligible

Active clinical practice within last 12 months

Job description

Lead one of Austin's premier emergency departments at St. David's Medical Center, a flagship tertiary care hospital located adjacent to The University of Texas at Austin. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced emergency physician passionate about clinical excellence, physician engagement, and operational leadership. Summer 2027 marks the launch of the hospital's inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program, offering the facility medical director a unique opportunity to help shape the future of emergency medicine education while leading a high-performing clinical team.

St. David's Medical Center also expanded its emergency care footprint with the opening of an affiliated ED in Manor, Texas, creating additional opportunities for collaboration and system growth.

About the Facility

435-bed tertiary care hospital35-bed emergency department with approximately 44,000 annual visitsStrong-acuity patient populationStrong specialty support across cardiac, stroke, trauma, and surgical servicesEfficient workflows and collaborative physician leadershipOpportunity to work alongside and help develop the hospital's inaugural EM residency program

Leadership Opportunity

Provide overall strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the EDPartner with hospital administration and TeamHealth leadership to drive quality, patient experience, physician engagement, and departmental performanceMentor and develop physicians, APCs, and future EM residentsChampion clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and evidence-based best practicesLeadership development opportunities with access to TeamHealth's nationally recognized leadership resources and mentorship

Position Details

• W2 employed position
• Base rate + RVU compensation model
• Additional monthly administrative stipend + quarterly incentives
• Enhanced sign-on bonus
• Night differential available
• Flexible 8- to 10-hour physician shifts
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Comprehensive benefits and health insurance

Candidate Requirements

• ABEM board certified
• Previous physician leadership experience preferred
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Active clinical practice within the last 12 months
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (expired ATLS accepted)

Life in Austin

Austin offers a unique blend of live music, award-winning restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a thriving technology economy. With beautiful lakes, extensive hike-and-bike trails, renowned festivals, and excellent schools, Austin provides an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families.

California Applicant Privacy Act:

• Heart of Austin, Texas
• Access to leadership training, mentorship, and professional development resources, including TeamHealth's National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC), where physician leaders from across the organization gather annually to collaborate, share best practices, and discuss healthcare and business strategies
• No non-compete clause; enjoy the freedom to practice where and how you choose
• 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.
• Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization