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Sterling, Colorado

STERLING REGIONAL MEDCENTER - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Emergency MedicineContract

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$250 hourly

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Job Description

TeamHealth is seeking a dedicated emergency medicine physician to serve as facility medical director at Sterling Regional Medical Center in Sterling, Colorado.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EM physician who is passionate about clinical excellence, physician leadership, team development and delivering high-quality patient care.

As FMD, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of the emergency department while partnering with hospital leadership and TeamHealth to support operational performance and a positive practice environment.

Compensation and Opportunity

  • Competitive compensation with an estimated range of $250 - $250 hourly
  • $5,000 monthly medical director stipend
  • Independent contractor (1099) opportunity
  • Full-time leadership position

The Practice

  • 8-bed ED
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Annual volume: 9,000
  • Approximately 4% admission rate
  • Broad range of general specialties available
  • Helicopter service available
  • Cerner EMR
  • 12- to 24-hour clinical shifts
  • Opportunity to lead and support a collaborative emergency medicine team

Facility Medical Director Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and oversight of emergency department operations
  • Promote high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical excellence
  • Foster strong relationships with hospital administration, nursing leadership and medical staff
  • Support physician and advanced practice clinician engagement, recruitment and retention
  • Partner with TeamHealth leadership to achieve clinical and operational goals
  • Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction and department performance
  • Champion a collaborative, supportive and positive team culture

Why Sterling, Colorado?

Sterling offers the opportunity to enjoy small-town Colorado living, an affordable cost of living and access to outdoor recreation. Located in northeastern Colorado, Sterling provides a welcoming community, wide-open spaces and opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

For physicians looking to step away from the congestion of larger metropolitan areas while making a meaningful impact as a clinical leader, Sterling offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Join TeamHealth

At TeamHealth, you'll be part of a national organization committed to physician support, clinical excellence, leadership development and professional growth. We provide the resources and support to help our facility medical directors succeed while making a difference in the communities they serve.

Ready to take the next step in your emergency leadership career? Apply today to learn more!

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Job Benefits

  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Priceless intangible benefits like the mentorship and support of a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts
  • Access to leadership development programs such as Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC) and diversity and inclusion programs
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
  • Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
  • Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight of emergency department operations while fostering strong relationships with hospital administration and staff. They are responsible for monitoring quality metrics, supporting clinician engagement, and championing a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced emergency medicine physician with a passion for clinical excellence and leadership. Candidates must be capable of managing department performance and partnering with hospital leadership to achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$520k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $504k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$520kEmergency Medicine median $294k (middle half $265k–$326k)320 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$504k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Colorado11 active1,059 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Physician listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment368 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demand#1 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings468 in the last 30 days445 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,057 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

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Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Professional Liability Insurance
Medical Director Stipend ($5,000/month)
Leadership Development Programs
CME through TeamHealth Institute
Clinician Wellness Program

Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.