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Medical Director Job in Harker Heights, Texas

Assistant Medical Director in Harker Heights, TX

Company:TeamHealth

Professions/Specialties:Medical Director,Emergency Medicine

Location:Harker Heights, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a physician leader ready to take the next step as assistant facility medical director (AFMD) in central Texas. This role offers the perfect blend: leadership growth, clinical variety, strong compensation, and quality of life just one hour from Austin.

Assistant Medical Director Overview:
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team of ABEM-certified physicians in a collaborative, community-based ED
  • Collaborate with an skilled and respected facility medical director
  • Monthly administrative stipend
  • Lucrative clinical hourly rate
  • Competitive sign-on bonus
  • W2 employed with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), CME, and more)
  • Support from a highly experienced team and engaged hospital partners

Emergency Department Snapshot:
  • 17-bed ED with 5-bed fast track
  • Includes 2 designated trauma rooms
  • ED volume: 44k annually (130 patients daily)
  • Patient load: Under 2.0 patients per hour
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Hospital beds: 83
  • Acuity: Mix of low-to-moderate with some high
  • 40 hours/day physician coverage (10-hour shifts)
  • 40 hours/day APC coverage
Why Harker Heights?
  • A growing Central Texas hub with small-town feel
  • Easy access to both Austin (1 hour) and Waco (30 minutes)
  • Top schools, local universities, parks, and lakes
If you're a strong EM clinician ready to lead while still practicing, this is your next step. Reach out today to learn more, we'd love to hear from you.

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- Competitive compensation package
- Join a network of thousands of clinicians nationwide promoting collaboration and communication
- Team of collegiate ABEM physicians and experienced APCs
- 1-hour north of Austin
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through the TeamHealth Institute
- Career growth opportunities
- AHRQ listed Patient Safety Organization
- Autonomy within each emergency department
- Full-time employee clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include: 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, and employee assistance program
- EPIC
- W2
- Monthly AFMD stipend

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About TeamHealth Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (SMCHH) is an 83-bed acute care hospital opened in 2012 in Harker Heights, Texas offering an array of services such as a cardiology, emergency services and a Level IV trauma designated emergency room, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, total joint replacement, gastroenterology, a dedicated women's center, diagnostic services and more. We provide exceptional care through collaboration with our caregivers, physicians, volunteers and community partners. Our award-winning staff provides patient care with dignity and respect. We are Joint Commission Accredited, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Advanced Primary Stroke Center. SMCHH is a joint venture between the Austin-based Ascension and Nashville-based Ardent Health Services.