Emergency Medicine Medical Director in Albuquerque, NM - 63316BR

About the role

Step into a meaningful leadership role as the Facility Medical Director in Albuquerque, NM, guiding an established emergency medicine team, shaping clinical operations, and driving high-quality patient care in a collaborative, community-focused environment. This opportunity allows you to lead with purpose, influence department performance, and advance emergency care for the Albuquerque community.

TeamHealth, recognized among Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces" for 2024, 2025, and 2026, offers a positive work environment and a culture of kindness and collaboration, making it an outstanding place to build a career in healthcare.

Facility details

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown is a Level IV trauma-designated facility with 286 total beds and 30 ED beds. The emergency department sees an annual volume of 35,000 patients, with a higher acuity census. Responsibilities include answering floor codes when needed and assisting APCs with fast-track patients in 12 to 16 vertical chairs. The facility is staffed with 24 hours of physician coverage and 20 hours of APC coverage daily. The EMR system is EPIC with CLEO AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an established emergency medicine team.
• Shape clinical operations and workflows to enhance patient care.
• Drive department performance and high-quality outcomes.
• Assist with floor codes and fast-track patient care as needed.
• Collaborate with APCs and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Prior leadership experience in a clinical setting.
• Full-time availability.

Benefits

• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
• Monthly leadership administrative stipend.
• Leadership autonomy with access to TeamHealth’s national leadership education, clinical resources, and operational support.
• Opportunity to shape scheduling, workflow, and department performance.
• Access to TeamHealth’s clinician wellness programs.

Location highlights

Albuquerque offers a vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation, and stunning desert landscapes. Explore the modern downtown core, historic Old Town with its adobe buildings, five museums, and a burgeoning arts district. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to national parks for hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and stargazing. The city also boasts an affordable cost of living and no state income tax.