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MUSC HEALTH CHARLESTON - EM - ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Charleston, SCOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- emergency medicine
- assistant facility medical director
- clinical excellence
- operational efficiency
- clinician engagement
- quality patient care
- clinical practice
- quality improvement
- performance initiatives
- departmental goals
Nice to have
- prior leadership experience
- leadership development
- career advancement
- clinician wellness
- resilience programs
- local leadership mentorship
Role summary
TeamHealth is seeking an Assistant Facility Medical Director for a new MUSC Freestanding Emergency Department/Urgent Care in Charleston, SC. This leadership role involves partnering with facility and MUSC leadership to ensure clinical excellence, operational efficiency, clinician engagement, and quality patient care, while maintaining an active clinical practice. Responsibilities include supporting the Medical Director, fostering a positive culture, assisting with clinician onboarding and mentoring, participating in quality initiatives, and driving departmental goals. The ideal candidate is Board Certified or Eligible in Emergency Medicine with a South Carolina medical license and strong communication and team-building skills. Prior leadership experience is preferred.
Description
Take the next step in your emergency medicine leadership career with TeamHealth! We are seeking a dynamic emergency medicine physician to serve as the assistant facility medical director at the new MUSC Freestanding Emergency Department/Urgent Care - West Ashley in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.This is an exciting opportunity to join TeamHealth and play a key leadership role in launching and growing a brand-new facility. As AFMD, you will partner closely with facility and team leadership to promote clinical excellence, operational efficiency, clinician engagement, and quality patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice.
Opportunity Highlights
- Leadership position with a respected national physician practice
- Help shape the culture, processes, and clinical excellence of a new facility
- Collaborative relationship with MUSC Health leadership
- Combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities
- Supportive regional and national TeamHealth leadership infrastructure
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Access to TeamHealth's extensive leadership development resources
- Competitive compensation package with leadership stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, PTO, CME allowance, and professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Assistant Facility Medical Director Responsibilities
- Support the facility medical director in overseeing clinical operations
- Foster a culture of quality, safety, and patient-centered care
- Assist with clinician onboarding, mentoring, and engagement
- Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
- Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical stakeholders
- Help drive departmental goals and operational excellence
- Promote evidence-based clinical practice and patient satisfaction
- Serve as a physician leader and role model within the department
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in EM (ABEM/AOBEM)
- Current or eligible South Carolina medical license
- Prior leadership experience preferred, but not required
- Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills
- Passion for quality patient care and physician leadership
Join TeamHealth and help deliver high-quality emergency care to the Lowcountry. Apply today!
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- Competitive, market-aligned compensation- Sign-on and early commitment bonuses
- Relocation assistance available
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME resources through the TeamHealth Institute
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and resilience programs
- Career development and local leadership mentorship
