Regional Medical Director

GoHealth Urgent Care; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care, in partnership with Mercy, seeks a Regional Associate Medical Director to lead the St. Louis market for Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care.

This leadership role blends administrative oversight with hands-on patient care across multiple clinics while guiding a growing clinical team. The position combines 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, with 0.5 FTE dedicated to direct clinical duties to stay connected with front-line care delivery.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med-Peds required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or administrative experience in urgent care or emergency settings.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing medical teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to physicians and APPs across the St. Louis market.
• Partner to implement clinical best practices and standardized care protocols.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of staff.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to improve provider performance and patient outcomes.
• Drive quality initiatives and ensure regulatory and accreditation standards compliance.
• Represent the clinical team in leadership meetings and strategic planning.
• Maintain 0.5 FTE clinical practice to stay connected with front-line care.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture focused on patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Board Certification (FM/EM/Med-Peds)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Regional Associate Medical Director – Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Sign-On Bonus: $25,000

GoHealth Urgent Care, in partnership with Mercy, one of the nation’s largest and most respected health systems, is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director (AMD) to join our growing leadership team in the St. Louis market.

This unique opportunity blends 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, ideal for a dynamic, flexible, and experienced physician leader looking to grow within a mission-driven, innovative healthcare organization.

Who This Is For With over 20 clinics within the St. Louis market, this is a leadership role for those who like to be hands on and in the trenches with their colleagues. Mentorship, APP and Physician support, and clinical leadership are pillars of this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to physicians and APPs across the St. Louis market.
• Partner with the Market Medical Director and Advanced Practice Lead (APL) to implement clinical best practices and standardized care protocols.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of clinical staff.
• Collaborate with operational leadership (e.g., Regional Operations Managers, On-Site Managers) to enhance provider performance, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Represent the clinical team in leadership meetings and strategic planning discussions.
• Maintain 0.5 FTE clinical practice to ensure real-time connection with front-line care delivery.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture focused on patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med-Peds (required)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or administrative experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or related field (required)
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing medical teams
• Strong operational mindset with experience working in integrated health systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills
• Recent hands-on clinical experience using current methods and techniques
• Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities across multiple locations and priorities

Commitment to Quality

All Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care locations are accredited by the Urgent Care Association, reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.