Medical Director in Birmingham, AL

TeamHealth; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

Monthly stipend

Competitive hourly pay

Professional liability insurance

Mentor EM physicians

Leadership collaboration

Job summary

TeamHealth in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a dedicated medical director to lead our busy emergency medicine team at the Brookwood Freestanding Emergency Department.

You will oversee day-to-day clinical operations, provide medical leadership, mentor physicians and staff, and drive department performance metrics in collaboration with hospital leadership.

This position offers independent contractor status, a monthly stipend, competitive hourly compensation, and professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Lead and mentor team
• Participate in the effective management of the emergency department to ensure core goals are maintained
• Drive department production and metrics
• Participation in TeamHealth and hospital leadership meetings

Job description

Grow your career with TeamHealth. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and collaborative medical director to join our high-performing emergency medicine team in Birmingham, Alabama. Join us at the Brookwood Freestanding Emergency Department, associated with one of Birmingham's leading hospitals, Baptist Health Brookwood.

As medical director, you will oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the FSED, provide medical leadership, improve patient care quality, and help drive performance metrics and departmental goals. As part of the ED leadership team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, staff and administration to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of emergency services.

Opportunity Highlights

• Work for TeamHealth, a national leader in emergency medicine
• Flexible scheduling
• EPIC EMR for efficient documentation

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Lead and mentor team
• Participate in the effective management of the emergency department to ensure core goals are maintained
• Drive department production and metrics
• Participation in TeamHealth and hospital leadership meetings

Lifestyle and Location

Located in vibrant Birmingham, Alabama, offering...

• Affordable living and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Thriving food and brewery scene
• Outdoor activities, parks, and proximity to lakes and hiking
• Easy access to Atlanta and Nashville

City Description

With a population of more than one million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama situated in the center of the state near the Talladega National Forest and Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama. Visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum or one of the city's notable Civil Rights landmarks and museums. Another attraction of note is the city's growing culinary scene; pair fantastic eats with a brewery tour to explore the region's many local brewing companies. Add to all these perks an affordable coast of living and easy access to exciting destinations like Atlanta, the Gulf Coast, Chattanooga and more!

Alabama's largest city

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Job Benefits

• Independent contractor (1099) status
• Medical director monthly stipend
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Mentor and support EM physicians and advanced practice clinicians
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance