About this role
Description
TeamHealth is seeking an experienced and motivated physician leader to serve as medical director of hospital medicine at Springhill Medical Center, a respected 263-bed acute care facility located in the vibrant Gulf Coast city of Mobile, Alabama.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitalist leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, building strong clinical teams, and partnering with hospital administration to drive operational excellence. As medical director, you will have the autonomy and support to shape program initiatives while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice.
Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Out
As medical director, you will play a pivotal role in advancing quality, patient satisfaction, physician engagement, and hospital performance. TeamHealth's national leadership infrastructure provides the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to help you grow as a leader while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Position Highlights
- Established infrastructure minimizes administrative responsibilities and allows physician leaders to focus on meaningful program improvements
- Established and stable hospital medicine program
- Collaborate closely with hospital leadership and specialist partners
- Opportunity to drive quality improvement and operational initiatives
- Lead physician recruitment, retention, and mentorship efforts
- Influence strategic growth and future direction of the program
- Access to TeamHealth's extensive leadership development resources
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the hospital medicine program
- Promote evidence-based medicine and quality outcomes
- Monitor key performance indicators and patient satisfaction metrics
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
- Partner with nursing, case management, and hospital administration to optimize patient throughput and care coordination
- Support physician onboarding, mentoring, and professional development
- Participate in committee leadership and hospital-wide initiatives
Candidate Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in IM
- Previous hospital medicine leadership experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive clinical excellence
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to quality, patient-centered care, and operational success
Practice in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile offers an outstanding quality of life with a unique blend of Southern hospitality, coastal living, and cultural richness. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views, a thriving downtown district, renowned dining, championship golf courses, and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches. Mobile's affordable cost of living, family-friendly communities, and excellent schools make it a desirable destination for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.
About TeamHealth
Founded and led by physicians, TeamHealth is one of the nation's largest integrated healthcare organizations. We empower clinicians to deliver better patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Our physician leaders are supported by a robust network of operational, clinical, and leadership resources designed to help them succeed.
Take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact at Springhill Medical Center with TeamHealth - apply today.
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City Caption
Live out your dreams in the beautiful South!
City Description
Mobile combines Southern tradition, beauty, and charm with all of the elements of a fast-growing successful community. Mobile is only 30 minutes from the sandy white beaches of Dauphin Island and close to the mountains of northern Alabama. Deep water sports, shopping, theatre, and golfing are all offered in Mobile.
Job Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a monthly medical director stipend
- Great health benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Sign-on and relocation incentives
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Extensive leadership training and growth opportunities to further your career
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization