Assistant Medical Director

Take the next step in your leadership career with (Login for Information) at St. David's Medical Center, a flagship tertiary care hospital within the highly regarded St. David's HealthCare System. Located adjacent to The University of Texas at Austin, this is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced emergency medicine physician seeking a blend of clinical practice and leadership in one of Austin's premier emergency departments.

With the launch of the hospital's inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program in summer 2028, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of EM education while helping support a high-performing clinical team.

About the Facility

• 435-bed tertiary care hospital
• 35-bed ED with approximately 44,000 annual visits
• High-acuity patient population
• Strong specialty support across cardiac, stroke, trauma, and surgical services
• Efficient workflows and collaborative physician leadership
• Opportunity to work alongside and help develop the hospital's inaugural EM residency program
• Affiliated emergency department in Manor, Texas

Leadership Opportunity

• Assistant facility medical director role with dedicated administrative responsibilities
• Partner closely with the facility medical director to support departmental operations, physician engagement, quality initiatives, patient experience, and overall ED performance
• Help mentor and develop physicians and APCs while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture
• Support clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and evidence-based best practices
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of the inaugural EM residency program
• Access to (Login for Information)'s nationally recognized leadership development resources and mentorship

Position Details

• W2 employed position
• Base rate + RVU compensation model
• Additional monthly administrative stipend
• 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
• Minimum of two years of post-residency EM experience preferred
• Prior physician leadership experience preferred but not required
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Active clinical practice within the last 12 months
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (expired ATLS accepted)

Life in Austin
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