Hospitalist Medical Director in Bristol, TN

TeamHealth; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly director stipend

Flexible scheduling

Sign-on and relocation incentives

Excellent health benefits

Tail coverage

No state income tax

National network access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TeamHealth seeks an exceptional physician leader to serve as hospital medicine program director at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. This role shapes inpatient care and leads a high-performing team within a premier regional health system.

Ideal candidates are board-certified in internal or family medicine with 3–5 years of hospital medicine and prior leadership experience. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for program growth.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine.
• 3–5 years of hospital medicine experience.
• Leadership experience (medical director/associate director/chief hospitalist) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and administrative leadership of the hospital medicine program.
• Oversee physician recruitment, retention, mentoring, and professional development.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient experience strategies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on operational and strategic goals.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical practices.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and physician engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Mentoring

Patient-centered care

Education

Board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine

Job description

TeamHealth is seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as hospital medicine program director at Bristol Regional Medical Center, a premier Ballad Health facility serving the Appalachian Highlands. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary hospitalist to shape the future of inpatient care while leading a high-performing team in one of Tennessee's most beautiful and welcoming communities. Bristol Regional Medical Center has served the region since 1994 and is recognized for advanced clinical services, innovative technology, robotic-assisted surgery, comprehensive cancer care, and a commitment to patient-centered excellence.

As program director, you will have the opportunity to influence clinical quality, physician engagement, operational performance, and patient outcomes while partnering with hospital leadership to drive continued growth and excellence.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Make a meaningful impact
• This is more than a leadership role. It is a chance to build upon an established hospital medicine program and create a culture focused on collaboration, quality, and exceptional patient care

Lead in a Respected Regional Medical Center

Bristol Regional Medical Center is a leading acute care facility offering advanced specialty services, a level III trauma program, stroke care, cancer services, and cutting-edge surgical technologies that support comprehensive inpatient medicine.

Partner with an Innovative Health System

As part of TeamHealth and the Ballad Health, you will collaborate with an integrated healthcare network dedicated to enhancing quality, physician development, and patient outcomes across the region.

Enjoy an Outstanding Quality of Life

Located in Bristol, Tennessee, home of the world-famous Bristol Motor Speedway and gateway to the Appalachian Mountains, physicians enjoy affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Knoxville, Asheville, and Roanoke.

Position Highlights

• Medical and administrative leadership of the hospital medicine program
• Oversight of physician recruitment, retention, mentoring, and professional development
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient experience strategies
• Collaborate with executive leadership on operational and strategic goals
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical practices
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and physician engagement
• Support ongoing growth and program expansion opportunities

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hospital medicine experience
• Prior leadership experience as medical director, associate director, chief hospitalist, or similar role preferred but not required
• Proven success in quality improvement and physician engagement
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and operational leadership skills
• Passion for mentoring physicians and advancing patient-centered care

If you are a physician leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, operational innovation, and building a high-performing hospitalist team, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

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• Competitive compensation
• Monthly medical director stipend
• Flexible scheduling
• Sign-on and relocation incentives
• Great health benefits for full-time clinicians
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• No state income tax
• Be a leader in a national network of clinicians
• Stability of a respected industry leader
• Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization