System Medical Director In Montgomery, AL

Job Description

Lead with purpose. Drive clinical excellence. Shape the future of acute care. TeamHealth is seeking an accomplished hospital medicine physician leader to serve as system medical director for hospital medicine and emergency medicine across Montgomery, Alabama, for the Baptist Health System. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to partner with executive and operational leaders to advance quality, safety, physician engagement, operational performance and strategic growth across two essential service lines in three facilities.

As system medical director, you will provide clinical oversight and strategic direction for HM and EM programs, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams while promoting a culture of excellence, accountability and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for hospital medicine and emergency medicine services across the health system
• Champion quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practice
• Collaborate with hospital administration to achieve strategic, financial and operational goals
• Mentor and develop physician leaders while cultivating a highly engaged clinical team
• Drive performance metrics related to patient experience, throughput, clinical outcomes, and clinician satisfaction
• Partner with nursing and executive leadership to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration
• Support physician recruitment, retention, and succession planning
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and optimize patient care

Qualifications

• Board certified in internal medicine
• Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital medicine
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for quality improvement, physician engagement and transformational leadership

Why Baptist Health?

Baptist Health is a trusted regional healthcare system serving Central Alabama through multiple hospitals, including Baptist Medical Center South, the region's largest hospital and home to Central Alabama's only Level I Trauma Center, Baptist Medical Center East and Prattville Baptist Hospital, leading community hospitals recognized for women's and children's services and outstanding patient safety. The system is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care while investing in innovation, physician leadership and clinical excellence.

If you're an innovative physician leader ready to make a lasting impact across an integrated healthcare system, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today!

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Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly leadership stipend
• Great health benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Sign-on and relocation incentives
• Access to TeamHealths clinician wellness program and referral program
• Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
• Stability of a respected industry leader
• Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
• Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealths National Patient Safety Organization

Facility

This facility has been a part of the community since 1963, and is a 454-bed, not-for-profit medical center. The area recognizes Baptist Medical Center South for its leading services in cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurology, and surgery. Its services have expanded to include an accredited sleep disorders center, regional neonatal intensive care unit, chest pain diagnosis and treatment center within the emergency department, behavioral health treatment facility and family centered maternity center.

About the City

This southern metropolitan area is located on the Alabama River and is home to Alabama State University. Proximity to gulf beaches, lakes and mountains, as well as 200 days of sunshine throughout the year, 90 city parks, a vibrant riverfront and 175 miles of pedestrian/cycling infrastructure makes for excellent livability! Montgomery is known for its renaissance of historic downtown and redevelopment of the riverfront. Enjoy living in the showplace for southern hospitality, beautiful weather, and high-tech jobs.

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Hospitalist

System Medical Director

Baptist Medical Center South

Montgomery, AL

Full-Time

Opening 62428BR

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