Emergency Medicine Assistant Medical Director

Associate Emergency Medicine Medical DirectorShape the future of emergency medicine (EM) at Mission Hospital while living in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains! TeamHealth is seeking an Associate Emergency Medicine Medical Director to join our leadership team at Mission Hospital, a level II trauma center and the flagship facility of Mission Health. This role offers a unique combination of clinical leadership, quality initiatives, education, and direct patient care within a high-acuity, academic environment.About Mission HospitalAnnual Volume: 100,000 ED visitsLevel II Trauma Center815-bed facility1.7 - 2.1 pph94-bed emergency department with pod-based acuityDedicated pediatric ED and Comprehensive Stroke CenterEMR: Cerner FirstNETDedicated Pediatric ED & Comprehensive Stroke CenterAcademic Affiliation: emergency medicine residency program - opportunities to teach and mentor residentsClinical Leadership:Support the facility medical director in overseeing emergency department operations and clinical performanceProvide guidance to the EM team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient careQuality Improvement and Patient Safety:Monitor patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement initiatives that enhance care quality and efficiencyChampion patient safety and best practices throughout the EDProgram Development and Collaboration:Assist in creating and maintaining clinical protocols and guidelinesWork closely with hospital administration, medical staff, and TeamHealth leadership to optimize workflows and outcomes.QualificationsBoard certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine (MD/DO, EM residency-trained)Prior leadership or administrative experience strongly preferredExcellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsPassion for high-quality patient care, mentorship, and process improvementPosition Highlights:Independent contractor (1099)Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverageFlexible 8 to 9 hour shifts; no call requirementApproximately 80% of shifts at Mission Hospital, with PRN coverage at other Mission Health facilitiesMalpractice + tail, coveredNo callCompetitive compensation with leadership stipendLeadership development through TeamHealth's national resources1 primary location (80% of time at hosp) & will be PRN at other sites w/ privilegesSchedule/Hours: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-5p, 12p-9p, 1p-11p, 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 4p-1a, 8p-5a, 10p-6a, 11p-7a (these are subject to change and are dependent upon volumes) 8-9hr shiftsMission HospitalMission Hospital is the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Health operates six hospitals and numerous outpatient and surgery centers and is North Carolina's sixth-largest health system. In 2018, Mission Health was named one of the nation's top 15 health systems for the sixth time by IBM Watson Health. With approximately 12,000 team members and 2,000 volunteers, Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people of western North Carolina.Asheville is a city in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. It's known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums to explore. Asheville has many hiking trails and Pisgah National Park to view many of the city's waterfalls and landscape.

Created: 2025-10-02